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Fake News And Facebook

December 5th, 2016
by aaylward
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It seems like just yesterday that the only concern parents had about their children using the Internet was talking to strangers. While that worry is certainly still valid, the evolution of the Internet has brought about even more concerns. Fake news and sources, disguised as valid and vetted information, has been a big issue lately for both kids and adults. Facebook, which many Americans use as their only news source, is making plans to crack down on fake news stories after being criticized as a source of misinformation during the election. What can you do as a parent about helping your kids (and yourself) be more careful about detecting misinformation in news stories on Facebook and elsewhere? Take a look at the article  Here's how to outsmart fake news in your Facebook feed and read over Snopes’ Field Guide to Fake Sites. Then sit down and talk to your kids about misinformation and how to help fight its spread.

WWWDOT

October 5th, 2016
by aaylward
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Are your kids too trusting of what they find online? It might be good to introduce them to the WWWDOT Framework. WWWDOT in an acronym for the factors to consider when evaluating a website as a possible source of information:

  • Who wrote it and what credentials do they have?
  • Why was it written?
  • When was it written or updated?
  • Does it help meet my needs?
  • Organization of site
  • To-do list for the future

For more information on using the framework see the article Evaluation Websites as Information Sources on the Edutopia website.

WWWDOT

October 5th, 2016
by aaylward
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Are your kids too trusting of what they find online? It might be good to introduce them to the WWWDOT Framework. WWWDOT in an acronym for the factors to consider when evaluating a website as a possible source of information:

  • Who wrote it and what credentials do they have?
  • Why was it written?
  • When was it written or updated?
  • Does it help meet my needs?
  • Organization of site
  • To-do list for the future

For more information on using the framework see the article Evaluation Websites as Information Sources on the Edutopia website.

Facebook’s Trending Topics Under Scrutiny

May 26th, 2016
by aaylward
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Facebook has become a popular news source for many, but recently has come under scrutiny for omitting conservative new stories from the s

Facebook’s Trending Topics Under Scrutiny

May 26th, 2016
by aaylward
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Facebook has become a popular news source for many, but recently has come under scrutiny for omitting conservative new stories from the s

Watching Out for Misinformation

December 18th, 2015
by altuser
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While platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram are great for sharing breaking news between peers, it is important to remember that what is posted on these sites is not always accurate.

Watching Out for Misinformation

December 18th, 2015
by altuser
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While platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram are great for sharing breaking news between peers, it is important to remember that what is posted on these sites is not always accurate.

Do Your Kids Really Know How to Do a Google Search?

December 8th, 2015
by altuser
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Do your kids really know how to get the most out of a Google search? Most kids search by simple terms and do not realize that the results they get are local results.

Do Your Kids Really Know How to Do a Google Search?

December 8th, 2015
by altuser
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Do your kids really know how to get the most out of a Google search? Most kids search by simple terms and do not realize that the results they get are local results.

Don’t Take Anything at Face Value - Misinformation

December 2nd, 2015
by altuser
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For a long time many watchers of the digital landscape have quietly been saying that the biggest cybersecurity risk is not identity theft, but misinformation.

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