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Can we trust the information?

A convincing social media post on a health topic comes from an unknown source. Learners assess the sender, the claims and AI-generated answers. The case is about information literacy, not medical advice.

Teaching example from Prios · Draft

Critical thinkingReadingDigital skills
#Source criticism and information evaluation#Media literacy#Digital judgement

Workplace situation

An employee finds information about a health-related topic on social media. It seems convincing, but comes from an unknown source.

Learning objectives

  • Identify the sender and source.
  • Assess the credibility of the information.
  • Distinguish between documented and undocumented claims.
  • Understand the limitations of AI-generated answers.
  • Find relevant, quality-assured sources of information.

Suggested activities

  1. Read two fictional information texts.
  2. Examine what information supports the claims.
  3. Discuss how content can appear credible without being correct.
  4. Compare the texts with a quality-assured source.
  5. Discuss how an AI service can produce a convincing but incorrect answer.

Reflection questions

  • How can we avoid passing on incorrect information?

Related resources

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
Exercise

Digital learning resources

Check the AI answer

Evaluate whether AI-generated information is correct and relevant before using it at work.

Critical thinkingDigital skillsReading
#Digital judgement#Source criticism and information evaluation
Teaching example from PriosNO / EN
Open resource
Healthcare assistant