NewseumED

Website

NewseumED

Founded in 1997

NewseumED is a collection of free online resources, activities, and workshops created to promote media literacy skills for everyday life.

NewseumED is not affiliated with RAND. It was selected for this database because it fits our researchers' inclusion criteria.

Tool type

Education/training

Status

Fully operational

Intended users

Teachers/Students

Cost

Free

Tool focus

This tool is process-focused. It evaluates how information is produced and disseminated.

Method or technology

Online course or game

Is the tool automated?

Yes

Founding organization

Newseum

Founder/primary contact

Information not available

How is this tool working to address disinformation?

This tool aims to fight disinformation by creating a cohort of information consumers who are better able to identify and avoid false information online.

Is there a connection with tech platforms?

Yes. Facebook is connected to this tool as a funder.

Who is funding the tool?

Facebook, Comcast, AAUW, Annenberg Learner, Brin Wojcicki Foundation, Charles Koch Foundation, Families of September 11, For Action Initiative, Hearst Foundation, Macy's

Are there external evaluations?

None found