Free Educational Resources on Deepfakes for K-12
Empowering the Next Generation to Identify Deepfakes and Stay Safe Online
In today’s digital world, students are constantly exposed to content that may not always be what it seems. Deepfakes—videos or images that have been digitally altered to change someone’s appearance or words—are becoming more common. It’s critical for young learners to understand this technology, how it works, and how to prevent it’s misuse.
Our free educational resources are designed specifically for K-12 students, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to safely navigate the online world and critically assess the content they encounter.
Why Teach Students About Deepfakes?
Critical Thinking Skills: Deepfake technology challenges what we know about digital content. Students need to learn how to critically evaluate information they see online.
Digital Literacy: In a world filled with manipulated media, understanding deepfakes is an essential part of being digitally literate.
Online Safety: Educating students about deepfakes can help them protect themselves from misinformation, scams, and other malicious uses of this technology.
What’s Included in Our Resources?
Discussion Prompts: Encourage critical thinking and classroom discussions on the ethical implications of deepfake technology.
Hands-on Activities: Fun and engaging projects where students can experiment with spotting deepfakes in a safe, controlled environment.
Teacher Guides: Comprehensive guides for educators on how to introduce the topic of deepfakes in the classroom..
Tailored for Every Age Group
Our resources are designed with K-12 students in mind, offering age-appropriate content for:
Elementary School (K-5): Simple explanations and visual aids to introduce the concept of deepfakes in an easy-to-understand way.
Middle School (6-8): Interactive lessons that dive deeper into how deepfakes are created and their real-world impact.
High School (9-12): Advanced discussions and activities on the ethics of deepfakes, their societal implications, and how students can stay informed.
Free, Easy to Access, and Ready to Use
All our resources are available for free and can be easily accessed online. Whether you’re a teacher looking to enhance your digital literacy curriculum or a parent interested in teaching your child about the dangers of deepfakes, we have everything you need.
We’d love to hear feedback on how we can help? If you have comments, suggestions or ideas on how to improve please let us know – support@breacher.ai