AI or Not? Helping Students Separate Fact from Fiction

Teaching AI Literacy with PBS: Helping Students Separate Fact from Fiction

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As artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT become more accessible and widely used, PBS is stepping up to help educators guide students through the complexities of digital content. WHUT and PBS LearningMedia now offer a free classroom-ready video lesson that explores how ChatGPT works, why it can be effective at spreading misinformation, and how students can spot AI-generated content. From producing essays and math solutions to crafting fake social media posts—like one about Beyoncé riding a camel complete with emojis and hashtags—ChatGPT demonstrates just how convincing AI can be. This resource empowers students to think critically about the media they consume and create.

PBS LearningMedia: A Trusted Partner for Digital Literacy

PBS LearningMedia’s ChatGPT: How to Separate Fact from Fiction lesson is part of the MediaWise Student Reporting Labs series, designed to build media literacy in middle and high school classrooms. The video and accompanying materials help students understand the mechanics behind generative AI and develop strategies to evaluate online content. WHUT encourages educators to explore this resource and integrate it into their digital literacy curriculum. With trusted content from PBS, teachers can confidently prepare students for a future shaped by technology and information.