Jennifer LaGarde - Developing Digital Detectives

Developing Digital Detectives

Essential Lessons for Discerning Fact From Fiction in the Fake News Era

Jennifer LaGarde and Darren Hudgins

2021 International Society for Technology in Education

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Names: LaGarde, Jennifer, author. | Hudgins, Darren, author.

Title: Developing digital detectives : essential lessons for discerning fact from fiction in the fake news era / Jennifer LaGarde, Darren Hudgins.

Description: First edition. | Portland, OR : International Society for Technology in Education, [2021] | Includes bibliographical references.

Identifiers: LCCN 2021026284 (print) | LCCN 2021026285 (ebook) | ISBN 9781564849052 (paperback) | ISBN 9781564849021 (epub) | ISBN 9781564849045 (pdf)

Subjects: LCSH: Critical thinkingStudy and teaching. | Information literacyStudy and teaching. | Educational technology. | Fake news.

Classification: LCC LB1590.3 .L33 2021 (print) | LCC LB1590.3 (ebook) | DDC 370.15/2dc23

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Jennifer LaGarde has spent her entire adult life working in public education. She has served as a classroom teacher, a teacher-librarian, a digital teaching and learning specialist, a district-level support staff member, and a statewide leader as a consultant for both the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation. A passionate advocate for readers and libraries, Jennifer currently teaches courses focused on emerging literacies and young adult literature at Rutgers University. Library Journal, The American Association of School Librarians, The New York Times, and the Carnegie Corporation have all recognized Jennifers work. When shes not busy working, Jennifer spends time reading, hiking, chasing her two dogs, and drinking too much coffee with her husband, David, in Olympia, Washington. Follow Jennifers adventures at librarygirl.net.

Darren Hudgins is a passionate advocate for creating learning experiences that drive educators of all kinds and their students to think, do, and thrive. He believes in this mission so much that he conceptualized and currently directs Think | Do | Thrive, LLC. Here he uses his more than 20 years in education, edtech, and coaching to inspire critical thinking, champion active learning, and create opportunities for educational communities to improve. As he says, Lets untangle this world together. Follow Darren at darrenhudgins.com.

Acknowledgments

This book would not have been possible without the support, guidance, and love of many people. The following is an incomplete, but heartfelt, list of people who helped us cross the finish line!

From Jennifer, a huge thanks to:

My co-author and dear friend Darren Hudgins: Im so proud of what we create when we put our heads together. You are my ride or die, go-to collaborator, coconspirator, and prognosticator. Whenever I need help folding in the cheese, YOU are my first call. Thank you for making my work, my life, and my belief in whats possible so much better and brighter. Whats next?

Ben Kort: Thank you for always being our beta tester and for your unwavering pursuit of creating a better world. We are your biggest fans!

Jarrett Lerner: Thank you for sharing your time and talents with us. We cant wait to see how countless Digital Detectives are inspired by your creativity! Just like your books and art (more info at jarrettlerner.com) your big, generous heart is a gift to us and the world. Epic collaboration achievement unlocked!

John Downs, the Eeyore to my Tigger: Thank you for being a compass by which I can always recalibrate. Your curiosity, news addiction, and fierce advocacy for teachers inspired me throughout this journey in more ways than you know.

The Lawrence Chaney of librarians (a legend!), John Schu: You have no idea how much your endless supply of sunshine and sass kept me going this year. Thank you for being a friend!

Donalyn Miller: The Book That Will Never Be Finished would have lived up to its unofficial title without your tireless encouragement and support. Im so lucky to call you my friend and sister.

Brad Gustafson: Our weekly pre-show therapy sessions were always just what the doctor ordered! Your friendship and encouragement mean the world to me!