The video tutorial emphasizes the importance of teaching students how to effectively search the web and evaluate sources. It introduces the concept of 'reading around the page' as a method used by professional fact-checkers to assess the credibility of online information. The tutorial provides practical tips, such as opening multiple tabs and asking critical questions about the website's ownership and revenue model. It encourages students to adopt these techniques to become proficient web detectives and offers additional resources for further learning.

What is the main concern about students using the web in school?

• They don't have access to the internet.

• They may not know how to find reliable information.

• They use it for entertainment instead of learning.

• They spend too much time online.

What is the key difference between how students and professional fact-checkers read web pages?

• Fact-checkers read around the page to evaluate sources.

• Fact-checkers read from bottom to top.

• Students read faster than fact-checkers.

• Students use more tabs than fact-checkers.

What is one method fact-checkers use to verify information?

• They rely on a single trusted website.

• They open multiple tabs to gather more information.

• They read only the headlines.

• They use social media for verification.

Which question is NOT typically asked by fact-checkers when evaluating a website?

• What else does the website publish?

• What is the website's color scheme?

• How does the website make money?

• Who owns the website?

Why should students cross-check articles on trusted fact-checking sites?

• To find more articles to read.

• To ensure the information is accurate.

• To practice using different websites.

• To improve their reading speed.

What is the suggested action for students to become better web detectives?

• Avoid using the web for research.

• Only use websites recommended by teachers.

• Adopt professional fact-checking strategies.

• Rely on textbooks for all information.