someone holding a newspaper

Brief description of the activity and/or assessment

Invite students to select 2 or 3 of the following fake news games (inside the instructions document), play them, and write a reflection on what they learned about fake news by playing the games. Each game tackles fake news from a different angle.

Step by Step Instructions and Rubrics for the Students

Ways to assess student work

Formative (Graded)

Sample/model explanation for students about how this activity develops their digital literacies

You will learn about the ins and outs of fake news in a fun way and from a different perspective in each of these games.

Average preparation time for faculty

Zero time

Average time it takes students to complete this activity

60-90 minutes

Necessary tools/technologies

Internet connection