Infosphere Invaders

Infosphere Invaders is a media literacy learning game developed with Wilson Center that focuses on identifying and responding to disinformation. Players lead a team aboard a spaceship and complete missions that require evaluating information and recognizing misleading content.

Platform:
web
Subject:
media literacy
Genre:
strategy
Art:
2d
Release:
2024
Age:
adolescents

Challenging players to combat disinformation threats and develop critical thinking skills

Developed with Wilson Center, Infosphere Invaders is a media literacy learning game that focuses on identifying and responding to disinformation. Players lead a team aboard a spaceship to complete scenario-based missions. These challenges require evaluating information and recognizing misleading content to make strategic decisions. This immersive experience prepares players to navigate complex digital environments by mastering the critical thinking skills needed to counter disinformation effectively.

Learning focus

Media Literacy, Disinformation Analysis, Source Credibility, Critical Thinking

GAME FEATURES

Lead mission-based scenarios

Command a team through structured challenges tied to disinformation threats.

Analyze information sources

Review messages and content to determine credibility.

Make strategic choices

Select actions that counter misinformation and advance objectives.

Face escalating challenges

Progress through scenarios with increasingly complex threats.

Core Learning Outcomes:

  • Identify characteristics of disinformation and misleading content
  • Evaluate credibility of sources and claims
  • Apply critical thinking to digital information environments
  • Demonstrate informed decision making in response to media threats
Why This Project Matters

Digital environments require learners to assess information carefully and recognize manipulation. Infosphere Invaders provides structured practice with evaluating sources and responding to disinformation, supporting the development of critical media literacy skills.

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