Fake Facts
This article addresses the topical issue of fake news. Digital technology creates huge opportunities for us to create and share information but also exposes us to information that can be false or can do harm. The article encourages students to take a critical gaze on information and suggests strategies for evaluating what information is based on facts and worth sharing.
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Series: Connected 2019 Level 4 – Seeing Beyond
Category: Non-fiction
Strand: Nature of technology
Fake Facts
Words by Aimie Cronin
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