Reliability of content on the World Wide Web
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can evaluate the reliability of content on the web.
Key learning points
- Not all content on the World Wide Web can be trusted.
- There are reasons why online content may not be honest, accurate or fair.
- It is important to think carefully before sharing or resharing content.
- Tools such as AI can be used to create online content.
Keywords
Unreliable - something that is not trustworthy or might not be true
Fake - something that is not real
Source - where information comes from, for example, a person, a website, a book or a video
Common misconception
If you read something on the internet, it must be true.
Anyone can publish any content on the internet, which means not everything can be trusted. When looking at content other people have made, you should always consider what you can believe about what has been published.
Teacher tip
Pupils will be exploring themes of fake news and sharing. Social media is likely to be discussed. Most social media sites require you to be 13 years or older.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What does copyright protect?
Q2.What is website content?
Q3.Why do we need copyright?
Q4.What is an example of website content?
Q5.What happens if someone uses content without permission?
Q6.Order these examples of website content from smallest to largest:
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the term with its definition:
something that is not trustworthy or might not be true
something that is not real
where information comes from
Q2.Why can’t we trust everything we read on the internet?
Q3.What should you do before sharing online content?
Q4.What can tools like AI be used for online?
Q5.What should you consider about a source before trusting it?
Q6.Order the steps to evaluate online content:
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