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06/03/2020

Spreading fake news can make a big problem so think where did that post come from before you share it

03/03/2020

Think before you share

02/03/2020

According to a research conducted by University of East Anglia, the rise of fake news could be making disease outbreaks worse. The researchers focused on influenza, monkeypox and norovirus across two studies, testing the effect of sharing dangerously wrong information on human health during a disease outbreak. People are more likely to share bad advices on social medias such as Facebook than good advices from trusted sources. This can circulate very quickly and it can change human behaviour to take greater risks. So be sure that the informations you view online came from reliable sources such as World Health Organization to avoid misinformation.

New research funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) and conducted by the University of East Anglia (UEA) suggests so

29/02/2020

Don't be fooled by FAKE NEWS
Let's spread Awareness

28/02/2020

Be informative on what you're about to share in news. Not everything is can be real in social media.

26/02/2020

With digital tools, it is easier than ever to create, edit, and publish your work to the world. But there’s a cost. It’s also easier than ever to spread misinformation. And fake news has become a real issue in recent times.

We see this with students. According to a Stanford study, only 25% of high school students were able to identify an accurate news story when also given a fake one. Students also had a hard time distinguishing between real and fake photographs as well as authentic and staged videos.

Researchers used the words “bleak” and “dismaying” to describe it. But it’s not going away anytime soon and that’s a very real problem.

So, how do we fix it?

Well, here’s a five-step process that I’ve used with students.

A word of caution. It’s not perfect and there are probably other models out there but I thought I would share it just in case you might want to use it.

We call it the 5 c’s of critical consuming.

#1: Context - Look at the context of the article. When was it written? Where does it come from? Have the events changed since then? Is there any new information that could change your perspective?

#2: Credibility - Check the credibility of the source. Does the site have a reputation for journalistic integrity? Does the author cite credible sources? Or is it satirical? Is it on a list of fake news sites? Is it actually an advertisement posing as a real news story?

#3: Construction. Analyze the construction of the article. What is the bias? Are there any loaded words? Any propaganda techniques? Any omissions that you should look out for? Can you distinguish between the facts and opinions? Or is it simply all speculation?

#4: Corroboration: Corroborate the information with other credible news sources. Make sure it’s not the only source making the claim. If it is, there’s a good chance it’s actually not true.

#5: Compare: Compare it to other news sources to get different perspectives. Find other credible sources from other areas of the ideological or political spectrum to provide nuance and get a bigger picture of what’s actually happening.

See, when we teach students media literacy, and they learn how to consume critically, they learn how to think critically. And critical thinking citizens are good for democracy. And that’s good for everyone.

24/02/2020

Tips how to spot fake news

22/02/2020

21/02/2020

What is Fake News?
These are the new stories that are false and contain no verifiable facts. Only believe in TRUSTED news sources.