FAKE NEWS!!!  It seems like everywhere we turn there is media screaming at us.  But how do you know if what the media is sharing is fact, or fake? During this 4 day camp students will develop the skills to determine how to identify fake news from facts, and analyze the difference. They will learn about the 8 forms of media bias, and students will seek examples of each form in contemporary media sources. The examples of media bias presented with each lesson are fictional examples of media stories, like " Angry reports have been submitted recently from parents' who are demanding more from education now that classes have moved online."  This particular topic sentence is an example of mind reading and jumping to conclusions.  Students will scour current events to bring examples to their classmates, and interview an individual to draft their own sensational story! 

Day 1: Introduction to Media Bias - Fact vs. Opinion 
Day 2: Conclusions, Opinions, Mindreading and Mudslinging
Day 3: Spin, Slant, Sensationalism, and Unsubstantiated Claims
Day 4: Write and Share your Sensationalized Slant and Unsubstantiated Claims

Students should be able to use Google Docs or MS Word, and have a reading and writing level of at least middle school (grade 6 minimum) to enjoy success in this class.  Participation IS required, which means students will need to speak and sometimes appear on video during class.  

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Outschool has recently changed its policy regarding class cancellations. We know how disappointing canceled classes can be for learners, so we too are amending our policy.  In the past we have waited for late enrollees, of which we have had MANY!  Unfortunately we can no longer do that. 

The start of multi day classes will be postponed if enrollment falls below 3 learners within 48 hours before the class is scheduled to begin.  Full refunds will be provided for learners who cannot attend the newly scheduled class time. 
All other refunds will be provided as per the Outschool Limited Refund policy (see below).  If for any reason the class does not meet your expectation, you have the confidence of knowing that Outschool has a Happiness Guarantee and will provide a refund upon request via their Customer Support.