(Recommended number of participants: 6–25, ideally working in small groups of 3–5)

1. Warm-up and Scenario Introduction (10 min)

·       Brief discussion: Facilitator asks, "What's the most unbelievable thing you've seen online recently?"

·       Introduce the activity as a "Digital Content Investigation," where learners will act as media detectives.

·       Review the key evaluation criteria from the theoretical part (Authority, Accuracy, Objectivity, Currency).

2. Content Investigation Challenges (40 min)

·       Groups receive 2–3 prepared "challenge cards," each featuring a different piece of digital content (e.g., a viral social media post, a news article from an unfamiliar source, a striking image).

·       Groups must:

1.     Analyze the content using the provided evaluation criteria checklist.

2.     Discuss potential red flags (sensational headline, no author, emotional language).

3.     Use fact-checking websites or reverse image search as needed to verify claims or images.

4.     Record their findings: Is it credible? Why or why not? What evidence supports their conclusion?

3. Group Reporting and Discussion (20 min)

·       Each group briefly presents one of their investigated pieces of content and their conclusions.

·       Facilitator leads a discussion using prompts:

o   "What was the most challenging aspect of evaluating this content?"

o   "Did you change your initial assessment after using fact-checking tools?"

o   "How can we apply these skills in our daily online interactions?"

o   "What impact could this information have if it were widely believed?"

Adaptation Tips

·       Online: Use breakout rooms for group investigations; the facilitator shares content samples via screen share or a dedicated Google Doc; learners report back using a shared Padlet or presentation.

·       In person: Use printed content samples and checklists; groups work using flipcharts; the facilitator demonstrates tool usage (reverse image search) via a projector.

·       Hybrid: Ensure online participants have easy access to the digital content samples and are paired with in-room participants using a shared digital tool (like a collaborative whiteboard) to facilitate joint verification efforts.