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LLHS Library: Media Literacy (Spotting Misinformation)

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How to Spot Misinformation

How Much Do Social Media Algorithms Control You?

Online Verification Skills

SIFT from Mike Caulfield

How to Spot Fake News by IFLA

How to Spot Fake News

In a Nutshell

  • The responsibility of detecting fake news/misinformation is on YOU!
  • Be aware of how Google algorithms work.
  • Don’t be fooled! Slow down and check the source!
  • When you spot fake news/misinformation, don’t share it!  Don’t. Share. It.
  • Let Your Moral Compass Guide You!

The Challenge

The Challenge

According to recent research:

90% of teens and pre-teens use social media

76% of them get news there

44% of teens and pre-teens believe that they know the difference between fake and real news

31% of teens and pre-teens say they have shared information that they later learned was false or inaccurate

(Source: Common Sense Media)

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