Verifying what I see online
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain how to analyse and verify the information I consume online.
Key learning points
- Misinformation is common online.
- We must verify information to ensure it is true.
- Understanding the motivation of the author can help us decide if information is trustworthy.
- Deciding what is real and what is fake online is difficult, even for adults.
- Misinformation can have serious consequences for us and the world.
Keywords
Misinformation - articles, videos or images that are untrue, designed to confuse or mislead us
Analyse - in this context, looking closely at where information has come from
Verify - to decide if information is accurate and trustworthy
Author - in this context, the person creating a website or app
Motivation - the reason why someone does something
Common misconception
Misinformation is harmless.
Misinformation causes many problems in the world. It can lead to bullying, hatred, violence and serious political issues.
Teacher tip
Acknowledge that adults also find it hard to tell what is real and what is not online. The only way to be sure of something is to cross-reference with reliable sources of information.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the word with the correct definition.
posts, videos, reels or articles put online by a content creator
in this context, to put something online, such as a video or image
someone famous or trying to be famous through posting content
websites and apps used to share words and images with other people
Q2.Which of these statements are false?
Q3.How content is created, shared and viewed online is influenced by how much it could earn.
Q4.Everyone is in some way, even if they try to be kind.
Q5.An __________ is when we only hear opinions and beliefs similar to our own.
Q6.What is the term used to describe computer programs that can learn and think in a way similar to humans?
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Match the word to the correct definition.
content that is untrue and designed to mislead or confuse us
the reason why someone does something
to decide if information is accurate and trustworthy
in this context, looking closely at where information has come from
Q2.Which is not an effective way of analysing information online?
Q3.Which of these statements are true?
Q4.Understanding the __________ of the author can help us decide if information is trustworthy.
Q5.Verifying information by looking up the information elsewhere is called ...
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