Students receive information from a range of sources, including the influencers they follow. But influencers can be targeted by those trying to spread disinformation in order to amplify their false stories.
Social media celebrities can unwittingly be used as a powerful vector in promoting false information and conspiracy theories. Mis- and disinformation relating to the Covid-19 pandemic, bushfires, 5G and other conspiracy theories has proliferated across the globe.
Anyone with a platform has a voice. And anyone with a voice has the power to influence. It is important for students to understand that influencers content also can be connected with fake news and misinformation.
Main Idea
| Creator | Gintarė Gulevičiūtė | ||||
| Subject | Information Technology, Literacy, Science, Privacy | ||||
| Length | 60 minutes | ||||
| Pedagogical Approach | Explorative learning approach | ||||
| Competencies | Developing source criticism skills, scientific literacy | ||||
| Grades | 8-12 | ||||
| Link to the worksheet | English: Link |