The Civics Hive
The Civics Hive podcast that takes you on a journey through the intersection of civics and technology, preparing students for active civic engagement in the 21st century! In each episode, we'll explore essential questions with our expert guests including leading educators, tech innovators, and passionate advocates, all sharing their wisdom and experiences to empower you with the knowledge you need to make a difference.
The Civics Hive
S1E3 - Talking with Joel Breakstone on Civics Online Reasoning
In today's Information Age, a firehose of content blasts at us from every corner of the internet. Sorting truth from fiction, fact from propaganda, can feel like an impossible task. But what if there were tools we could use to navigate this digital landscape with confidence? This episode of The Civics Hive dives deep into the critical skill of civic online reasoning – the ability to critically evaluate the information we encounter online – with our guest, Dr. Joel Breakstone, Director of the Stanford History Education Group and leader of the Digital Inquiry Group. Dr. Breakstone has dedicated his career to developing free curriculum and assessments that empower students – and citizens of all ages – to become discerning consumers of online information.