Thanks for watching the video. I hope it helps to begin to sort out many of the challenges that generative AI poses to how we now consume and create history online.
Now more than ever, students need to think critically about how they search and assess online information, including history. As I pointed out in the video, I don’t see this particular challenge as constituting a fundamental shift, but rather as another reminder of how easily we can be led astray when searching for online information.
Even the most basic digital media literacy skills can be helpful in identifying misinformation. Consider this helpful chart from the DHS.
Are you a teacher looking for some helpful resources for your students? Here are a few suggestions to help you get started.
Stanford’s Digital Inquiry Group (formerly known as the Stanford History Education Group) is a wonderful educational resource for students at every level. The National Council for the Social Studies has a helpful roundup of resources for teachers to consider. Finally, Facing History & Ourselves also includes some helpful teacher resources for classroom use.
Here is a list of websites referenced in the video:
Unreal History channel on YouTube
Unreal History (rankings and stats at Social Blade)
Thanks again for watching the video and don’t forget to embrace a healthy skepticism when surfing the Internet.
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