Seniors

Older Americans are increasingly engaged online, with more than 40% of people over the age of 65 actively using social media platforms like Facebook. But as seniors spend more time online, they’re exposed to more conspiracies, scams, hoaxes and false news stories — shared both unintentionally and intentionally. With information flowing about everything from your health to your choices at the ballot box, spotting misinformation online can be a matter of life, death and democracy. That’s where MediaWise for Seniors comes in. Check out a sample of the wide-ranging skills MediaWise teaches in the videos below. For a more in-depth learning, check out our How to Spot Misinformation Online course linked below the videos.

Media Literacy Skills in 15 Seconds

A (Slightly) Longer Look: 45 Second Videos

Self-directed course

This free short course from MediaWise for Seniors will teach you how to tell what’s true and false on the internet. Learn techniques for identifying false information and how to seek out trustworthy sources.

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  • Christiane Amanpour
    Chief International Anchor, CNN
    Christiane Amanpour is CNN’s chief international anchor of the network’s award-winning, flagship global affairs program “Amanpour,” which also airs on PBS in the United States....
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  • Joan Lunden
    Journalist, Best-selling Author and TV Host
    An award-winning journalist, bestselling author, motivational speaker, and women's health & wellness advocate, Joan Lunden has been a trusted voice in American homes for more...
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