What are the key signs of misinformation or fake news?

Verified author details and recent publication date

How can digital footprints affect your future opportunities?

They can impact how others perceive you professionally and personally

What steps can you take to avoid scams online?

Check for suspicious email addresses and avoid sensitive information

It encourages you to download the app, You can't just win something for free

POV: an article tells you that scientists invented cure for cancer. What is your reaction?

Do research on this and see if anyone else states this as well, I would check the publication date, author, sources

How does an algorithm influence the content you see online?

It chooses content based on your interactions and preferences, It priorities trending topics globally

POV: an unknown site asks you to log in. What do you fill in?

Fake names, fake email, You leave the site

What is your definition of media literacy?

The ability to access, evaluate, and create digital content responsibly

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1
What are the key signs of misinformation or fake news?
Clear references and a balanced perspective
It is shared by your friends online
Sensational headlines and lack of credible sources
Verified author details and recent publication date
2
How can digital footprints affect your future opportunities?
They are automatically deleted after one year
They cannot be accessed by potential employers or institutions
They can impact how others perceive you professionally and personally
They only matter if you're applying for tech jobs
3
What steps can you take to avoid scams online?
Check for suspicious email addresses and avoid sensitive information
Click on every email link to verify its content
Avoid opening emails altogether
Only respond to emails from large companies
4
Why is this unsafe?
It encourages you to download the app
Huh? It's totally safe
You can't just win something for free
It looks suspicious
5
POV: an article tells you that scientists invented cure for cancer. What is your reaction?
I would send the article to all of my friend without further research
I would believe it because the article looks fancy and convincing
Do research on this and see if anyone else states this as well
I would check the publication date, author, sources
6
How does an algorithm influence the content you see online?
It chooses content based on your interactions and preferences
It randomly selects content
It priorities trending topics globally
It prevents biased content from appearing
7
POV: an unknown site asks you to log in. What do you fill in?
Your real first and last name and your real email
Fake names, fake email
You leave the site
You use fake names, real email
8
What is your definition of media literacy?
The ability to use digital devices without training
The ability to access, evaluate, and create digital content responsibly
The knowledge of how to code and program websites
The skill to create viral social media content
9
Which picture(s) is/are AI generated?
upper right
Upper left
Lower left
lower right

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