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Pig Rescues Baby Goat!
Pig Rescues Baby Goat!
Amazing, right?!
Amazing, right?!
How did watching this make you feel?
How did watching this make you feel?
Here's how this amazing story was captured on video..
Here's how this amazing story was captured on video..
How do you feel now?
How do you feel now?
Now knowing this video is fake, what reactions did you have?
Now knowing this video is fake, what reactions did you have?
Click here for Part 2 on how this video "Pig Rescues Baby Goat" goes viral.
As you can see, the comedian Nathan Fielder shows how easy it is to make a fake video that could potentially go viral. This is an example of misinformation.
As you can see, the comedian Nathan Fielder shows how easy it is to make a fake video that could potentially go viral. This is an example of misinformation.
This video is just meant to be funny and to make people laugh; however, what if it was something more serious, like a fake news story or false information about an important event, like a natural disaster? What ramifications might that have?
This video is just meant to be funny and to make people laugh; however, what if it was something more serious, like a fake news story or false information about an important event, like a natural disaster? What ramifications might that have?
Misinformation
Misinformation
Misinformation, which is false or inaccurate information, especially that which is intended to deceive.
What are some of the bigger consequences of spreading misinformation?
What are some of the bigger consequences of spreading misinformation?
Increase tension and anger between groups of people
Damage individuals' or groups' reputations
Affect the outcomes of elections and ballot propositions
There's so much information out there, and we're consuming it so fast. It's easy to get duped.
There's so much information out there, and we're consuming it so fast. It's easy to get duped.
Activity
Activity
Read Laterally for Accuracy
Read Laterally for Accuracy
Watch the video below and complete part 1 on Read Laterally for Accuracy worksheet (Make a copy of google doc to fill in sections)
Let's practice a strategy that will help you tell misinformation from credible information, whether it's fake videos or other questionable information you encounter.
Let's practice a strategy that will help you tell misinformation from credible information, whether it's fake videos or other questionable information you encounter.
Directions:
Directions:
By yourself of with a family member or friend watch the video below "Check Yourself with Lateral Reading" minutes (1:15-9:15).
Answer the video questions as you watch on Part 1 of the Read Laterally for Accuracy worksheet.
Lateral Reading
Lateral Reading
Lateral reading is a method of determining online credibility of a source in which you open multiple tabs to search for other information to validate the site's claims.
Optional Exploration:
Consider one idea not included in the excerpt: Green recommends Wikipedia as a useful resource as a jumping-off point (10:22). (For more on using Wikipedia, see John Green's other CrashCourse video.)
Hoax or Real?
Hoax or Real?
Complete Part 2 of the Read Laterally for Accuracy worksheet.
Directions:
Directions:
Select one of the videos. Using lateral reading, determine whether the video is a hoax.
Using the chart in Part 2, provide corroboration from trustworthy resources you can find. (This means you might not record every source you look at.)
*Be sure to avoid ads, sponsored links, and opinion pieces in your lateral reading.
Choose ONE video to review:
Choose ONE video to review:
Corroboration
Corroboration
Corroboration as additional source(s) that confirm or support the claims of a news story, article, or piece of information.
Refection Questions
Refection Questions
What evidence did you find that either validated or debunked the video?
What evidence did you find that either validated or debunked the video?
Who created the video?
Who created the video?
Why was the video created?
Why was the video created?
Optional Activity:
Optional Activity:
How concerned are you about deep fake videos as a misinformation threat? In this activity, you'll explore the issue, form your opinion, and create a short video explaining your position.
1. Do a bit of your own research on the issue. Here are some resources to get you started:
2. Synthesize your thoughts, explaining three main points on why you think we should be really worried, or why you don't think it's too worrisome.
3. Create a short explainer video summarizing information you found and expressing your viewpoint. You can use iMovie, Binumi, or WeVideo, or check with your teacher for other multimedia creation tools we recommend.
4. Share your video with your teacher, a family member or friend for feedback.
Lesson Quiz
Lesson Quiz
Family Tips
Family Tips
Digital Citizenship Family Activity:
Digital Citizenship Family Activity:
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