Student Learning Outcomes

• Understand how AI-generated and AI-altered media can be created and circulated.
• Evaluate digital information using evidence rather than appearance or intuition.
• Identify missing context, misleading framing, manipulation, and unsupported claims.
• Understand how purpose, persuasion, emotion, and algorithms can influence perception.
• Use a repeatable verification process before believing or sharing questionable content.
• Collaborate in investigative teams and communicate evidence-based conclusions.
• Recognize uncertainty and state honestly when available evidence is insufficient.
• Practice responsible digital citizenship in an AI-driven media environment.

MISSION: CAN YOU DECIDE WHAT TO BELIEVE?

ROUND 1 – FIRST IMPRESSION

Students encounter selected media before receiving the full verification framework. They make an initial judgment and record what influenced that judgment.

ROUND 2 – LEARN TO QUESTION & VERIFY

Students learn the six-point framework and practice asking better questions about source, evidence, context, authenticity, purpose, and independent confirmation.

ROUND 3 – INVESTIGATE AGAIN

Teams revisit the same anchor case using the framework, research tools, and mentor questions, then compare their findings with their first impression.

ROUND 4 – TEAM INVESTIGATION CHALLENGE

Teams select from pre-curated Investigation Case Packs and complete a structured investigation in timed stages: case orientation, evidence collection, cross-checking, conclusion development, and presentation preparation.

ROUND 5 – DEFEND YOUR VERDICT

Teams present their conclusion as evidence hearing. Faculty/judges ask students to explain their strongest evidence, remaining uncertainty, and reasoning.