This post contains a variety of articles and ideas to help kids learn to spot fake news. Be sure to discuss the dangers of fake news and ways to address/fix the issue.
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/picture/2017/jan/28/berger-wyse-on-fake-news-cartoon#img-25
Tips to Spot False News
https://www.facebook.com/help/188118808357379
Facebook is now committed to reducing the spread of false news. They remove fake accounts and disrupt economic incentives for people that share misinformation. They use signals, like feedback from our community, to identify stories that may be false. In countries where they work with independent third-party fact-checkers, stories rated as false by those fact-checkers are shown lower in News Feed. If Pages or domains repeatedly create or share misinformation, they significantly reduce their distribution and remove their advertising rights. They’re also working to empower people to decide for themselves what to read, trust and share by giving them more context on stories with tools like Related Articles. Continue reading
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