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Today, it seems that digital natives consider technology an extension of their physical bodies. Additionally, we are observing the rise of so-called “fake news” and an ever-increasing presence of online content that is inflammatory and misleading to the general public. Whether we like it or not, digital technology and its unintended consequences are here to stay, and therefore, it is imperative that educators continue to refine curricula that include web-searching as the primary means of research, including social platforms. In the height of the so-called information age, we must develop digital citizens who can think critically about the constant barrage of posts, tweets, hashtags, and viral videos that they absorb, lest they become passive consumers of online content, unable to tell the difference between fake and real! So put yourself on the path to becoming an intentional web-searcher and social media consumer, as well as an effective and innovative generator of online content by starting with the at-a-glance resource below!
Today, it seems that digital natives consider technology an extension of their physical bodies. Additionally, we are observing the rise of so-called “fake news” and an ever-increasing presence of online content that is inflammatory and misleading to the general public. Whether we like it or not, digital technology and its unintended consequences are here to stay, and therefore, it is imperative that educators continue to refine curricula that include web-searching as the primary means of research, including social platforms. In the height of the so-called information age, we must develop digital citizens who can think critically about the constant barrage of posts, tweets, hashtags, and viral videos that they absorb, lest they become passive consumers of online content, unable to tell the difference between fake and real! So put yourself on the path to becoming an intentional web-searcher and social media consumer, as well as an effective and innovative generator of online content by starting with the at-a-glance resource below!
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