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Fake News

The internet is full of information that is either partially or completely incorrect. It is very easy for fake information to spread as people share and forward without checking the facts first. We need to give learners the skills they need to check the validity of the information they find.
There are a few simple things that can be done like looking at the source, having at least 3 different sources for the information, checking the dates, doing a quick google search or checking sites like Snopes or Hoax Slayer. The links and information below provide further ideas to help learners improve and apply their critical to information.
​On a side note, here is why Snopes prefers not to refer to "Fake News" any more.

Spotting Fake News

10 Tips to spot fake sites
Confirmation bias
Fact checking  by checking emotions
Evaluate your sources

Fake Sites

These sites are a great way to get your students to think about the validity of what they are reading, seeing and hearing. Use these along with some real sites to start students questioning what the see on the internet.
  • Fake Sites
  • ​April fools sites and videos
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      • Maths Talk Moves
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      • Fractions
    • STEM/STEAM >
      • STEAM Picture Books
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      • Science Resources
    • Social Sciences >
      • Aotearoa NZ Histories
      • Social Sciences Resources >
        • ANZAC Day Resources
  • Digital Citizenship
    • Fake News
  • Digital Fluency
  • Pedagogy
    • Future Focused Learning and teaching >
      • Culture of Continuous Learning
      • Flipped Classrooms
      • Teacher Roles
      • Using Knowledge to Develop Learning Capacity
    • Modern Learning Pedagogies (& MLEs/ILEs)
    • Personalised and Differentiated Learning
    • Teaching As Inquiry
    • UDL, Equity & Diversity
  • Student Inquiry Resources
    • Student Inquiry Examples >
      • Putaruru Primary ki o rahi project >
        • Ki o Rahi Inquiry ICTs used
      • Student Inquiry in Abu Dhabi Examples
      • Financial Literacy
  • Technologies
    • Google Workspace (G-Suite)
    • Minecraft
  • How To ....
    • BreakoutEdu
    • ByoD
    • Images - CC
    • Green Screening