Evaluating social media for truthfulness

1.2.28 Analyse and critically evaluate social media activity streams, to identify their origins, to distinguish fact-reporting from opinion, and to determine whether outputs are truthful or have other limitations

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Analyse and critically evaluate social media activity streams

Analyse and critically evaluate social media activity streams

Information and Data Literacy
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Information and Data Literacy
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Evaluating data, information and digital content
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What you'll learn

In this video, we explore how to critically evaluate social media activity streams to distinguish reliable content from misinformation. Learn key techniques: check profile credibility, verify sources, and use tools like Google reverse image search to detect manipulated images. Discover how to differentiate facts from opinions, avoid clickbait, and cross-check with trusted sources like Snopes or FactCheck.org. Understand engagement patterns and analytics to spot misinformation, ensuring you navigate social media with confidence and make informed decisions.

Learning outcome

1.2.28 Analyse and critically evaluate social media activity streams, to identify their origins, to distinguish fact-reporting from opinion, and to determine whether outputs are truthful or have other limitations

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