Starter quiz
- Match the word to the correct definition.
- motivation⇔the reason why someone does something ✓
- online influencer⇔a person who uses social media to influence others ✓
- financial⇔relating to money ✓
- content creator⇔a person who makes something to share online ✓
- True or false? Being an influencer is just about wanting attention.
- 'False' ✓
- The number of likes or comments can have a __________ impact on an influencer's life.
- negative
- financial ✓
- no significant
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- What might motivate an influencer to appear on TV?
- To become less popular online
- To get a bigger audience ✓
- To make more money ✓
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- People __________ influenced and misled by online content made by influencers.
- are always
- are never
- can be ✓
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- True or false? Influencers can still make money if their content contains lies or exaggerations.
- 'True' ✓
Exit quiz
- Match the words to their correct definitions.
- disinformation⇔articles and more that are untrue and are designed to mislead us ✓
- misinformation⇔false or inaccurate information, getting the facts wrong ✓
- echo chamber⇔a situation where people only hear ideas they already agree with ✓
- polarisation⇔when groups become very different, with little common ground ✓
- verify⇔to check if other people or websites confirm that something is true ✓
- __________ are computer programs that suggest content related to previous searches.
- websites
- URLs
- algorithms ✓
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- True or false? Social media doesn’t promote content that contains disinformation.
- 'False' ✓
- What should you do if you are concerned about a health condition or illness?
- Speak to a friend
- Search for information online
- Speak to a medical professional ✓
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- Fake news can lead to ______ and lead people to not listen to others' opinions or viewpoints.
- 'polarisation' ✓
- True or false? Fake news can impact a whole country.
- 'True' ✓
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Key learning points
- Fake news can lead to acts of hatred.
- Fake news can lead to people becoming ill.
- Fake news can lead to people voting differently.
- It is important to verify information we read online.
Common misconception
Consuming fake news has no impact on real life.
Fake news can contain harmful and hateful disinformation. This can lead to hatred, health concerns and can influence elections.
Keywords
Disinformation - articles, videos or images that are untrue and are designed to confuse or mislead us
Misinformation - false or inaccurate information, getting the facts wrong
Polarisation - when opinions or groups become very different or opposite, with little common ground between them
Echo chamber - a place or situation where people only hear ideas they already agree with, so their beliefs are repeated and not challenged
Verify - to check if other people or websites confirm that certain information is true
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