Thanks, Venkatesh. Yes, some journalists and educators who are teaching fact-checking also told me that they have similar experiences. I think our tendency is to focus on tools and skills, especially in short workshops, but what is more important is to nurture analytical and logical mindsets, which is harder to teach, indeed.
This is such a timely post for me. It explains and even verifies our experience in running the Teen Fact-Checking Network.
Thanks, Venkatesh. Yes, some journalists and educators who are teaching fact-checking also told me that they have similar experiences. I think our tendency is to focus on tools and skills, especially in short workshops, but what is more important is to nurture analytical and logical mindsets, which is harder to teach, indeed.