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Is the online information reliable?

Learners assess a fictional social media post with an undocumented claim about a food product (media literacy).

Teaching example from Prios · Draft

Critical thinkingReadingDigital skills
#Source criticism and information evaluation

Workplace situation

An employee finds a social media post containing an undocumented claim about a food product.

Learning objectives

  • Identify the sender and source.
  • Distinguish between evidence and claims.
  • Assess credibility.
  • Find a quality-assured source of information.

Suggested activities

  1. Read a fictional post.
  2. Identify what is actually being claimed.
  3. Examine what evidence is given.
  4. Compare with a credible source.
  5. Discuss why information can spread without being correct.

Reflection questions

  • What do we do when information seems credible but lacks evidence?

Related resources

External link

External resources

Norwegian Food Safety Authority – Labelling of non-prepacked food

The Food Safety Authority’s requirements for information, including allergens. Provides occupational context – does not replace the workplace’s own procedures.

ReadingCritical thinking
MattilsynetNO
Open resource
Exercise

Teaching activities

Check the source before sharing

Source criticism online: check sender, date and purpose before using or sharing information.

Digital skillsCritical thinkingReading
#Source criticism and information evaluation#Media literacy
Teaching example from PriosNO / EN
Open resource
Canteen Assistant