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Debunking fake news
Debunking fake news
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Want to debunk fake news? Let's learn 6 essential elements & become a fake news detective!
Step 1 — Origin
Does your answer match the exercise 1b from Activity 1: Escape the Algorithm?
Ready to practice? Take the quiz and identify the fake webpages. Share your results with us under Task 1 below.
Step 2 — Source
Check out this web pages:
What do you think about them? DId you visit the “About us” section to verify the source? Write your analysis in a few sentences under Taks 2.
Important Element — Dates
Another important habit is checking the date of the information you see online. Old photos, videos, or news stories are often reshared as if they are recent events, which can create confusion and spread misinformation. A quick look at when content was originally published can help you better understand the context and avoid being misled.
Step 3 — Clickbait or a joke
Act as a fake news detective. Based on the picture above, which news story (A or B) do you think is fake? Share your thoughts under Task 3 and explain your reasoning.
Step 4 — Author
You have two examples of authors and the messages they want to share with their audience. Analyse both and decide which one you believe is fake: A or B. Write your answer and reasoning under Task 4.
Step 5 — Photo/video
We have a task for you! Take your phone and open Google, find this place:
Write down your answer under tasks 5.
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By completing this activity, you will learn how to identify and analyse fake news using six essential verification elements: origin, source, dates, clickbait, authors, and visual content. They will develop critical thinking, media literacy, and digital safety skills by evaluating websites, headlines, authors, and images to determine whether information is trustworthy or misleading.
You will gain practical experience in:
- recognising fake or suspicious webpages,
- verifying news sources and “About Us” sections,
- identifying clickbait and emotionally manipulative content,
- analysing author credibility and intent,
- checking photos and videos for authenticity,
- explaining and justifying their conclusions using evidence.
After completing the activity, you will be better prepared to navigate online information responsibly and act as informed digital citizens and fake news detectives.
Om deze badge te verdienen dien je 1 taak te voltooien
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Taak nr.1
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Task 1. Origin
Taak nr.2
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Task 2. Source
Check out this web pages:
What do you think about them? Did you visit the “About us” section to verify the source? Write your analysis in a few sentences.
Taak nr.3
Bewijs bevestigd door: één activiteitenorganisator
Task 3. Clickbait
Act as a fake news detective. Based on the picture above, which news story (A or B) do you think is fake? Share your thoughts under Task 3 and explain your reasoning.
Taak nr.4
Bewijs bevestigd door: één activiteitenorganisator
Task 4. Author
You have two examples of authors and the messages they want to share with their audience. Analyse both and decide which one you believe is fake: A or B. Write your answer and reasoning.
Taak nr.5
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Task 5. Photo
We have a task for you! Take your phone and open Goolge, find this place:
Write down what did you find about this place
Taak nr.6
Bewijs bevestigd door: één activiteitenorganisator
Task 6. Migration
Write down your analysis.
Taak nr.7
Bewijs bevestigd door: één activiteitenorganisator
Task 7. Climate change
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