Kermode is a browser-based learning tool that analyzes websites and articles to help you build critical thinking, digital literacy, and media evaluation skills. It examines factors like accuracy, bias, and timeliness, then guides you through questions and explanations to help you decide whether a source is reliable. Perfect for students, curious researchers, and anyone who’s ever thought, “Wait… is this actually true?”
Getting Started
Visit Kermode Education.
When prompted, enter the first five digits of your library card barcode number as your license key, then select Login.
How It Works
Step 1: Open Kermode
Log in using the first five digits of your ORL library card barcode.
Step 2: Paste in a Website Address
Copy the web address (URL) of the article or webpage you want to evaluate. Paste it into the Website URL box and select Analyze.
Step 3: Review the Analysis
Kermode scans the webpage and provides information about:
- Accuracy
- Bias
- Timeliness
- Credibility indicators
You’ll also see graphics, prompts, and explanations designed to help you better understand the source.
Step 4: Think Critically About What You’re Reading
Kermode encourages you to slow down and ask questions about the content, source, and reliability of the information you encounter online. Because sometimes the internet really does need a fact-checking sidekick.
Need More Help?
Call us at 1-844-649-8127 or email help@orl.bc.ca. Please include as many details as you can about your question, account, or device. This helps us support you more quickly and accurately.
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