FactShala

𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁-𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗮 In today’s digital age, misinformation spreads faster than ever, making #FactChecking an essential skill for navigating the information ecosystem. However, effective fact-checking requires more than just tools—it demands media literacy skills like critical thinking, source verification, and understanding the nuances of online content. This is where the 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗮 𝗔𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲, steps in. A programme developed in partnership with DataLEADS & MediaWise and supported by Google News Initiative. This International Fact-Checking Day, we spotlight the transformative efforts of FactShala Ambassadors who have empowered communities across India to become informed and responsible media consumers by offering practical tips to detect manipulated visuals, deep fakes, and misleading data—in multiple languages! 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬: English language videos by Ritu Kapur, Co-Founder of The Quint https://lnkd.in/gbjgpkix Hindi language videos by Shekhar Gupta, Editor-in-Chief of ThePrint https://lnkd.in/gR3J3QBT #FactShala #InternationalFactCheckingDay #MediaLiteracy #CriticalThinking

Thrilled to share the launch of the 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗮 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 Programme at Manipur University, a FactShala Media Literacy Hub. Natasha Elangbam a certified FactShala trainer hosted a 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗮 𝘅 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 workshop for the students at the campus. This workshop will help the youth in #Manipur by increasing awareness of misinformation on digital platforms and teaching them how to identify. FactShala-trained individuals are more capable of protecting themselves from the negative impacts of inaccurate online information. This is the first step as well prepare to roll this programme in 50 colleges across India, by establishing FactShala Media Literacy Hubs. These hubs will empower students with critical information analysis skills, promoting informed decision-making and responsible information-sharing. Watch out this space as we share more stories.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝗶𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝘂𝗯𝗯𝗹𝗲? Personal experiences influence our beliefs and opinions — and have an impact on who and what we follow. In this video, Faye D'Souza, Founder and Editor of Beatroot News will walk you through ways to break out of your echo chamber. This video is part of the Factshala Ambassador Programme video series, created through a partnership between DataLEADS and MediaWise with support from the Google News Initiative. #ConfirmationBias #Biases

𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘆 𝘁𝗶𝗽𝘀 A better online search is right at your fingertips. In this segment, you will learn easy steps to get the #OnlineSearch results you want! Faye D'Souza, Founder and Editor of Beatroot News will walk you through steps you can take to get better and more informative online #SearchResults. This video is part of the Factshala Ambassador Programme video series, created through a partnership between DataLEADS and MediaWise with support from the Google News Initiative.

We are delighted to share that Mitali Mukherjee, Acting Director at the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism, University of Oxford is joining us today for a special webinar on ‘𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀’, organized for the trainers of FactShala University Network programme. This session will draw insights from a recent research survey conducted by the Institute. With over two decades of experience in journalism, Mitali has been instrumental in shaping discussions around media consumption and audience engagement. Her leadership at the Reuters Institute emphasizes the importance of understanding audience behavior in today's rapidly evolving media landscape. The webinar aims to significantly enhance trainers with insights into how audiences consume news, based on recent research findings and addresses the increasing challenges of misinformation in today's digital landscape, ensuring that trainers are well-equipped to educate students about navigating the complexities of news consumption and misinformation.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝘀𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀? You may have fallen into a web of false news websites without even knowing it. It may be tempting to share catchy headlines you came across on social media. Faye D'Souza, Founder and Editor of Beatroot News mentions that readers should pay attention to the content and shared clues that can help spot these false news sites. This video is part of the Factshala Ambassador Programme video series, created through a partnership between DataLEADS and MediaWise with support from the Google News Initiative. #MediaLiteracy #PinkSlime

Proud to be part of the FactShala University Network! Thanks to DataLEADS and the Google News Initiative for an enriching two-day workshop that strengthened our media literacy skills. Looking forward to contributing to this incredible movement and supporting the creation of FactShala Media Literacy Hubs across India! FactShala DataLEADS #FactShala #MediaLiteracy #GoogleNewsInitiative #ProudToBePart

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗳𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺? #Deepfakes, hyper-realistic manipulated videos and audio recordings are blurring the lines between fact and fiction. Faye D'Souza, Founder and Editor of Beatroot News will walk through an example and ways to prepare yourself to more easily identify manipulated content. This video is part of the Factshala Ambassador Programme video series, created through a partnership between DataLEADS and MediaWise with support from the Google News Initiative. #AIGenerated #FakeContent #DeepFakeVideo #DeepFakeImages

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗽𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼𝘀 Image and video manipulation can take many forms - from simply changing the date and location to something more extravagant as a deepfake. All forms of #ImageManipulation though, no matter how novice, are forms of disinformation. Faye D'Souza, Founder and Editor of Beatroot News, will show you the different types of manipulation. This video is part of the Factshala Ambassador Programme video series, created through a partnership between DataLEADS and MediaWise with support from the Google News Initiative. #Kannada #VideoSeries

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 Despite having good intentions, friends and family may share #misinformation without knowing that it’s false. Faye D'Souza, Founder and Editor of Beatroot News explains the importance of listening and how to handle these difficult conversations. Talk about the dangers of misinformation. Acknowledge that identifying false information can be hard for everyone. This video is part of the Factshala Ambassador Programme video series, created through a partnership between DataLEADS and MediaWise with support from the Google News Initiative. #kannada #VideoSeries #MediaLiteracy