Spotting Misinformation
Spotting Misinformation is part of Evaluating Information, Competence 1.2 of the DigCom 3.0 Framework. The learner should be able to recognize examples of misinformation, disinformation and bias.
The learner will understand the difference between misinformation and disinformation.
Recognize manipulated images and misleading headlines.
Develop responsible internet research habits.
Apply basic fact-checking methods.
Tasks
Task no.1
Issued by organiser or scanning QR code
Learners must recognize real or fake news from 4 fictional examples given.
Task no.2
Issued by organiser or scanning QR code
The learner must decide if an image of a sports stadium with a caption, ¨Yesterday´s local football match attracted a huge crowd.¨ is real or not.
Tags
ETS-TR
#Ability to clearly express thoughts and emotions
ETS-TR
#Ability to integrate different narratives
#Ability to research and access relevant information
#Ability to work with diverse groups in a learning context
Activity
Spotting Misinformation
Organiser
DigitSA NPO
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