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What is ‘Dark Social’
Practical assignments
MODULE 9. Fake News Phenomenon
The classic “5 Ws” (From MediaSmarts, http://mediasmarts.ca/teacher-resources/how-
recognize-false-content-online-new-5-ws)
WHAT kinds of false content should I watch out for?
WHY is it being spread around?
WHO is spreading it? Do they have a good track record for accuracy?
WHEN did it start spreading?
WHERE else can I find out if something is real?
Practical assignments
Project-based tasks on analysing a piece of fake news in accordance with the grid
offered.
Watch and discuss a BBC video on fake news https://www.bbc.com/news/av/stories-
60261186
MODULE 10. Fact-checking Tools
Fact-checking sites
Browser Plugins/Apps for Detecting Fake News
Photo and video verification tools
Who produces photo and video fakes
Local cases
Practical assignments
Students are asked to write reports/guidelines on the following:
What are the most common cybercrimes?
How to protect themselves from Internet scams?
What is cyberbullying ?
What is the true status of “deleted” files? and the like.
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