In this global society people increasingly use visuals to communicate and teach – and produce fake news. The need for visual literacy is obvious, but is often overlooked and undervalued in curriculum. Fortunately, librarians know how to find high-quality information, including visual experts, about visual literacy. Attendees will get links to resources and strategiesto teach about visual literacy, focusing on fake news.
Learning Objectives:
Identify ways that images are manipulated to mislead viewers
Identify resources and strategies to teach visual literacy in the context of fake news
Discern "faked" or misleading images, focusing on news items
