an online phenomenon whereby the content you see is different depending on your internet history

a space (online or offline) where you are only exposed to like-minded content or opinions

news that contains deliberate disinformation

Social media bubbles

Computing

In this unit, pupils will evaluate the online world and their own internet activity for safety concerns in order to equip themselves with tools for protecting their online identities. They key takeaway of this unit is a repository of practical, risk-reducing steps that pupils can implement online.

Online safety

a space where only like-minded content is shared

an online phenomenon where content depends on your internet history

What is the term for a space where you are only exposed to like-minded content, reinforcing existing beliefs?

to tailor content based on browsing history

What is the primary reason filter bubbles are created?

search engines show random results to users

search engines display the most popular results for everyone

results are based solely on the time of the search

results are influenced by personal search history

If two people search for the same term in a search engine, why might they see different results?

Arrange the steps to break a filter bubble:

altering, restricting or prohibiting content

to create a secure and encrypted connection

What is the part of the internet that is not indexed by search engines and requires specific software to access?

it can only be accessed through specific software

Which of the following is true about the Dark Web?

by converting content into unreadable ciphertext

it is applied differently around the world

Which of these statements about censorship is false?

Starter Quiz