Teach Students to Fact-Check AI: A Classroom Lesson on Reverse Searching

As AI becomes an everyday tool for students, simply telling them to “use it responsibly” isn’t enough. They need structured experiences that teach them how to verify AI-generated information, identify inaccuracies and build original thinking. Using Halaweh’s (2023) concept of reverse searching, this post provides a classroom-ready lesson that transforms AI from a shortcut into a catalyst for critical thinking.