Real or AI? Think Like a Checker

RuthNel Kids Tech Academy · AI Literacy & Media Checking · Ages 8+

How to use: Complete this activity with a parent, teacher or trusted adult if you need help. Never write real passwords, home addresses, phone numbers, school details or other private information on a worksheet that may be shared.

1Look for clues

Write five things you could inspect when deciding whether an image, video or post might be AI-generated or misleading.

2Source check

Who posted it? Where did they get it? Can you find the same event from a reliable source?

3Confidence scale

Rate your confidence from 1–5, then write what evidence would make you more certain.

Parent / educator discussion guide

Useful checks: source, date, context, strange visual details, reverse/image search with an adult, reputable reporting, whether the claim is plausible.
Do not rely on one “AI detector” result as proof.

RuthNel Kids Tech Academy · kids.ruthnel.co.za · Educational activity only. Platform settings and online risks change; use current official safety tools and trusted-adult support.