RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS

Not sure what "netiquette" really means? Have a quick look at these netiquette guidelines and you're all set for effective collaboration!

Commenting online can be daunting, but not with this handy list of tips! Have a read and give them a try :)

Wondering what phrases to use when you're debating or discussing an issue? Here's a list of helpful phrases.

Negotiation skills are not just for business people! It makes sense to know the language of negotiation for effective communication in our daily lives.

Wondering how to read online texts more effectively? Watch this 3,5 minute video from Stanford University and discover the power of lateral reading! And if you want to learn more, attend these Free Civic Online Reasoning lessons and videos.

If you're wondering whether what you read online is TRUE or not (many people are fooled by bogus evidence)-- read this page on Evaluating Different Types of Evidence and watch the video linked above.

Even if the evidence is from a seemingly reliable source, it may not be relevant. Authors count on people assuming that the links provided guide readers to reliable sources. But that is often not a safe assumption.

Explore the world of bias in news media and learn how to identify and navigate it with this video. Understand the different types of biases and their impact on our perception of truth. Discover how bias can manifest in various forms. Enhance your news literacy skills by examining motivations, language choices, source references, and the omission of information. Become a more informed decision-maker, learner, and citizen by understanding and mitigating bias.

Watch this explanatory video on filter bubbles. How are they formed? By whom? Are filter bubbles ethical? 

Think and answer the following questions:

1. What are the advantages of filter bubbles?

2. What are the disadvantages of filter bubbles? What are the consequences of personalized search results?

3. How do you feel about the fact that algorithms curate information you get online?

4. How can we deal with filter bubbles online? 

Click HERE for more advanced practice of critical thinking on two TED talks from 2011 and 2021 about the effect of filter bubbles on our minds. 

Recording tasks can be daunting for some people, but you can certainly handle these tasks with some helpful tips!