Starter quiz
- Match the word with the correct definition.
- content⇔posts, videos, reels or articles put online by a content creator ✓
- post⇔in this context, to put something online, such as a video or image ✓
- influencer⇔someone famous or trying to be famous through posting content ✓
- social media⇔websites and apps used to share words and images with other people ✓
- Which of these statements are false?
- Most people think the same way we do. ✓
- People can pay money to advertise their products.
- One company owns the internet. ✓
- Echo chambers create polarised opinions and can cause problems in society.
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- How content is created, shared and viewed online is influenced by how much ______ it could earn.
- 'money' ✓
- Everyone is ______ in some way, even if they try to be kind.
- 'biased' ✓
- An __________ is when we only hear opinions and beliefs similar to our own.
- algorithm
- echo chamber ✓
- influencer
- advert
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- What is the term used to describe computer programmes that can learn and think in a way similar to humans?
- 'artificial intelligence' ✓
Exit quiz
- Match the word to the correct definition.
- misinformation⇔false or inaccurate information, getting the facts wrong ✓
- motivation⇔the reason why someone does something ✓
- verify⇔checking if other people or websites confirm that information is true ✓
- analyse⇔in this context, looking closely at where information has come from ✓
- Which is not an effective way of analysing information online?
- checking other websites
- asking if it seems real
- asking a friend what they think ✓
- checking the source
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- Which of these statements are true?
- Misinformation is harmless.
- Misinformation can have powerful consequences. ✓
- Everyone recognises misinformation easily.
- Everyone, including adults, can find it hard to identify misinformation. ✓
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- Understanding the __________ of the author can help us decide if information is trustworthy.
- opinion
- location
- motivation ✓
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- Verifying information by looking up the information elsewhere is called ...
- 'cross-checking' ✓
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Lesson Details
Key learning points
- Misinformation is common online.
- We must verify information to ensure it is true.
- Understanding the motivation of the author can help us decide if information is trustworthy.
- Deciding what is real and what is fake online is difficult, even for adults.
- Misinformation can have serious consequences for us and the world.
Common misconception
Misinformation is harmless.
Misinformation causes many problems in the world. It can lead to bullying, hatred, violence and serious political issues.
Keywords
Misinformation - false or inaccurate information, getting the facts wrong
Analyse - in this context, looking closely at where information has come from
Verify - checking if information is accurate by looking at more reliable sources
Author - in this context, the person creating a website or app
Motivation - the reason why someone does something
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