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Hello, my name is Mrs. Jones, and I'm really pleased you decided to join this lesson today.
In this lesson, we'll look at finding reliable information and why it's important to consider where the information or asset is from before we use it.
There are lots of sources of information, and it's important to stop and consider if the right asset is there to use or how we can use it, or if we can use it.
So let's get started and consider the assets to use.
Welcome to today's lesson.
Today's lesson is called "Finding Reliable Information" from the unit digital guidebook.
And by the end of this lesson, you'll be able to choose reliable information and repurpose assets to improve the quality of the digital guidebook.
There are four keywords to today's lesson.
Asset.
An asset can be text, images, audio, video clips, and other media.
Source.
The source is where the information comes from.
For example, a person, a website, a book, or a video.
Repurpose.
Repurpose is when you take something that already exists and use it again in a new way.
Copyright.
Copyright is the rights given to the owner of a piece of work to control how it can be used.
There are three sections to today's lesson.
The first is analyze the reliability of information.
The second is select appropriate and copyright-free assets.
And the third is repurpose assets for a project.
So let's start with analyze the reliability of information.
Izzy says, "All of the information I find online is correct.
" But Laura says, "I'm not sure that is right, Izzy.
I don't think you should trust everything you find online.
" She's completely correct, Laura.
If information is reliable, it means that it is trustworthy, up-to-date, and unbiased.
Trustworthy information is accurate, which means it is correct.
And trustworthy sources of information are sources that you can rely on for correct information.
Up-to-date information means the information is current and not out of date.
Unbiased information means that the information does not favor one person, group, or idea over another.
Let's have a quick check.
Which is the best description of the term unbiased?
Is it A, information that is current and not out of date?
B, information that does not favor one group, person, or idea over another.
Or C, information that is accurate and correct.
Pause the video to consider your answer and then we'll check it.
Let's check your answer.
The answer was B information that does not favor one group, person, or idea over another.
Well done if you got that correct.
Websites, social media posts, and information found online may not contain reliable information.
And Laura says, "But how can I tell if information is reliable or not?
" It's a really good question.
It can be difficult to judge whether information you find online is reliable, but there are some steps you can take to check the reliability of information.
One, check the source.
Two, check when the information was last updated.
Three, compare the information with other sources.
So the check the source, so who created the information?
Information from reputable sources or organizations is more likely to be reliable than information written by a single person.
For example, websites that belong to schools, governments, or known news services are often more likely to have reliable information.
Why is the information being created and shared?
Well, information that has been created to promote or sell something may be less reliable or trustworthy.
Asking those two questions can help you when you're looking at the source.
Check when the information was last updated.
So you can look and ask, is the information still accurate?
Data and information can change over time, so it is important to check when it was last updated.
Information that was posted or published a long time ago may now be out of date.
Compare the information with other sources.
You could ask, can this source be trusted?
It is a good idea to compare the information you find online with a number of other sources, and this can be done by checking if the information is included on other websites or online sources, or by seeing if the information has an original source.
Let's do a quick check.
Name one step you can take to check the reliability of information you find online.
Pause the video to consider your answer, and then we'll check it.
Let's check your answer.
Compare the information with other sources.
Well done if you got that correct.
Some images and videos have been edited or created by people using computers or artificial intelligence, AI tools.
Some websites show fake stories or misleading headlines to grab your attention.
Let's do an activity.
Take a look at this website.
Do you think that the information is reliable?
What steps could you take to check the accuracy?
Pause the video.
Have a look at that website and consider those questions then we'll go through the answer.
Let's check your answer.
The website is promoting and selling a product, which may mean that it is not totally reliable or accurate.
For example, the claims about the product being dermatologist recommended may not be true.
I do not recognize the name or brand of the product, so I don't consider it a trusted source.
To check the reliability of the information and the product, I could perform online searches to see if the product is sold elsewhere or has any online reviews.
I could also check the sources of information included on the website and see if there are medical articles that support the claims of the product.
Well done if you got that correct.
Let's move on to the second part of today's lesson.
Select appropriate and copyright-free assets.
Information online can include text, images, photos, and videos.
Each of these might be made by a different person or organization.
Images, photos, logos, and videos can sometimes be referred to as assets.
Jun says, "Who owns the content on a webpage?
" Really good question.
One webpage can contain content owned by different people.
For example, this website is owned by the Raspberry Pi Foundation, the article has been written by an employee, Sophie Ashford, and the photos might be from another organization.
Ownership depends on how and why the content was created.
Laura says, "What does copyright mean?
" Really good question.
And copyright protects the work of the person or organization that owns it.
It means that others cannot copy or use it without permission from the person or organization.
The Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 is a law that protects work from being used without permission.
Copyright infringement can lead to substantial penalties.
Penalties can include a fine of up to 50,000 pounds and/or a jail sentence of up to six months.
Laura says, "What does it mean to give credit or ask permission?
" Giving credit means saying who made the work.
Asking permission means checking if it's okay to use someone else's content.
By doing these things, you are being respectful and fair.
Let's have a quick check.
Which of the following best describes copyright?
Is it A, a protection that applies only to published works?
B, a legal right that protects original creative works from being copied without permission.
Or C, a rule that allows anyone to use creative work as long as they credit the creator.
Pause the video to consider your answer, and then we'll check it.
Let's check your answer.
The answer was B, a legal right that protects original creative works from being copied without permission.
Well done if you got that correct.
Creative Commons, CC, is a way for creators to grant permissions for others to use their work and assets.
There are different types of CC licenses, and you can see on the right here, the selected license with some logos underneath as well.
And those logos have meanings.
So CC BY, which is Attribution.
You can use the work in any way, even commercially, but you must give credit to the creator.
CC BY-SA, Attribution-ShareAlike.
You can use the work in any way, even commercially.
You must give credit, and any changes you make must be shared under the same license.
CC BY-NC, Attribution-NonCommercial.
You can use the work, but not for commercial purposes, and you must give credit.
CC BY-NC-SA, Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike.
You can use the work, but not commercially.
You must give credit, and changes must be shared under the same license.
Search engines allow you to search for assets with a Creative Commons license.
So let's have a look.
Enter a search term.
So here we have a search term of puppy has been entered in.
Click on Tools.
You can see that highlighted there on the right.
Click Tools.
Click on Usage Rights.
Click on Creative Commons licenses.
So when you click on Usage Rights, that dropdown will appear, and you can change it to click on Creative Commons licenses.
Once you've selected a Creative Commons asset, you can find the exact license by clicking the link underneath the asset.
You must check the license for each asset, even when you find the assets through appropriate searches.
Even if you find assets that have been shared using a Creative Commons license, they may not be appropriate for the purpose you need.
This image has been selected to show the use of technology in schools.
Do you think it is appropriate?
And it's not appropriate, is it?
You can see there's no technology in that image, it is children.
Let's have a quick check.
Select the most appropriate image to show the use of technology in schools.
Is it picture A, picture B, or picture C?
Pause the video to consider your answer, and then we'll check it.
Let's check your answer.
The answer was A, and you can see there we have a picture of two school children using technology.
B was using technology, but it is not in a school.
And C did not have any technology.
Well done if you got that correct.
Let's do the activity.
You are creating a digital guidebook.
The guidebook will tell people about your local area and include information about local attractions, history, transport, and leisure activities.
Search for and select appropriate assets that you could use in the digital guidebook.
You must ensure that these images are copyright-free or shared under a Creative Commons license.
Record the assets you select in the assets table provided.
Pause the video.
Use your assets table and start searching for assets that you can use in your digital guidebook.
Let's have a look at an example.
So here's an example solution.
We have the images on the left.
We have the source of where it was from.
And then we've got the license type.
And you can see here there was one that was paid, reusable within license term, and one with no license.
Well done for completing that activity and collecting your assets to use in your assets table.
Let's move on to the third part of today's lesson, repurpose assets for a project.
It is not always possible to find exactly the assets you need for a project.
In some situations, you may need to repurpose an asset to ensure it meets your requirements.
To repurpose an asset means to take something that already exists and use it again in a new way, for a new purpose or for a different audience.
For example, you could crop or add captions to a photo you found online for a presentation.
You can see here the original image on the left and how it has been cropped to just show the United Kingdom with a set, an arrow showing where Swindon is.
You could change the color of a Creative Commons image to match the theme of your document.
You can see the original colors on the left to what it's been edited to on the right.
You could edit an animation or video so you only have the part that you need to use.
You have the first animation here.
And the edited animation.
Let's have a quick check.
True or false.
If you alter an asset to repurpose it, you do not need to worry about copyright.
Pause the video to consider if that is true or false, and then we'll go through the answer.
Let's check your answer.
The answer was false.
When you alter an asset, the copyright or Creative Commons license that may be protecting the asset remains in place.
You should still ensure you meet the requirements specified.
Well done if you got that correct.
You can use AI tools to change, improve, or transform images automatically or with minimal effort.
You can use AI tools to turn a photo into a cartoon-style illustration, remove the background from an image, add color to an old black and white photo, create an image in the style of another image.
Jun says, "When I use AI tools to edit images, I don't need to worry about copyright or Creative Commons licenses.
" Laura says, "I'm not sure that is right, Jun.
If you are editing images, copyright should still be considered," which is completely correct.
When using AI tools to edit images found online, you should check copyright and licenses and give credit where required.
Let's have a quick check.
What does using AI tools to edit images mean?
Is it A, copying images from the internet without permission?
B, editing images in any way without checking the license.
C, using artificial intelligence tools to automatically change or improve images.
Pause the video to consider your answer, and then we'll check it.
Let's check your answer.
The answer was C, using artificial intelligence tools to automatically change or improve images.
Well done if you got that correct.
Let's do the activity.
Consider the assets you collected for Task B.
Repurpose your assets to make them more suitable for your digital guidebook.
So you had your asset table, you had it maybe had images in there with the source and with the license type.
And now you're going to look at repurposing those assets to make them more suitable for your digital guidebook.
Pause the video, look through your assets, have a go at repurposing them, and then we'll look at an example solution.
Let's have a look at an example.
So Laura said, "I wanted to have an image of the town center, but the original photograph did not suit the style of my digital guidebook.
I used AI tools to create an illustration based on the original image.
" So you can see here the solution of changing it into that cartoon style.
Looks really good.
Well done, Laura.
Well done for completing your activity, and I'm sure you came up with some really good repurpose assets to use.
In summary, not all information found online is reliable and accurate.
You should verify information found online by using more than one source.
Choosing reliable information will help to improve the quality of your final digital guidebook.
You can find assets online and repurpose them, but copyright and Creative Commons licenses should still be considered.
Well done for completing this lesson, "Finding Reliable Information.
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