Media Literacy Tools

Free, publicly available tools for practicing critical thinking and lateral reading. No account required.

Identity Map tool screenshot
Identity Map
Explore how your social identities shape your information diet and susceptibility to misinformation. Includes political entanglement detection.
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Network Diversity Audit tool screenshot
Network Diversity Audit
Audit the diversity of your information network and identify echo chamber risks across your close ties and social media feeds.
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Critical Ignoring Companion tool screenshot
Critical Ignoring Companion
Paste anything you encountered online and see if it's worth your time. Also available at critignore.com.
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Screenshot coming soon
Is This Real?
A WhatsApp-style lateral reading game that teaches fact-checking through play.
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About these tools

These tools are built on research in media literacy, prebunking, and inoculation theory. They're designed for independent use or classroom settings. If you're an educator or researcher interested in using them, get in touch.

All tools are hosted at matthewfacciani.github.io/tools.