CES: Social Media

Clickbait

100

Name 1-2 structural characteristics of clickbait

Sensationalized Language, Short & Vague, Question Headlines, Listicles, 

200

Define deepfake

Synthetic image, audio video

300

Define micro influencer

A social media celebrity who has wide following

400

What is another name of the romance scams.

Catfish.

500

Define Clickbait.

an internet story, title, image, etc. that is intended to attract attention and encourage people to click on a link:

Verify

100

Name the top two websites for checks&balances

.edu & .gov

200

Which icon on the Google search page activates the Reverse Image Lookup

Camera Icon

300

T/F: Images altered/created by AI are easy to spot

False: Use reverse image lookup tools like Google

400

T/F Google Fact Check can help verify information

True

500

What is the name of the app that can verify Congress voting records?

PocketCongress app

BIAS

100

How does my internet activity create bias?

Your previous searches and clicks are the greatest predictor of the articles you will come across or find.

200

Define news bias

News bias is favoritism in reporting, perspective, or opinion, intentionally or unintentionally, affecting how information is presented.

300

Define an echo chamber

Listening only the views we agree with.

400

Name one way that polarization increases social media business

Virality of conflict, ad revenue growth, echo chamber, stronger emotional responses.

500

T/F there are neutral sources for information.

False, every outlet has some bias.