Election Fact-Checking: Tools and Best Practices

In this free RTDNA/Google News Initiative training, we’ll explore ways to fight back against misinformation and disinformation during election coverage.

We’ll use tools such as Google Fact-Check Explorer to track fact-checked images and stories.

We’ll use reverse image search and other Google tools to check election claims.

We’ll break down doctored video and audio with WatchFramebyFrame and Deepfake-o-meter.

We’ll also look at the innovative Rolliapp.com to track disinformation spreaders on social channels.

Participants will receive a handout with links to tools and exercise materials you can take to your newsroom.

Trainer:  Mike Reilley, University of Illinois-Champaign senior lecturer and founder of JournalistsToolbox.ai. @itsmikereilley | @journtoolbox

Cost: There is no cost to join us for this event in person or online, but please register

Be sure to bring a laptop for this hands-on workshop! The training will be held in person and on Zoom. Link to follow.