Fact, Opinion, or Misinformation?
My mom bakes the best pies in town.
Opinion
What does the C stand for in CRAAP?
Currency
True or False: All media has some bias.
True, it's impossible to avoid bias.
What does AI stand for?
Artificial Intelligence
What is digital citizenship?
Using the internet safely, responsibly, and respectfully.
The new school rule is unfair.
Opinion
True or False: A ".org" website is always trustworthy.
False
What’s one type of media that often shows bias?
Advertisements, opinion articles, social media posts, etc.
What’s one way AI is used in media that helps people?
Accessibility and translation tools, creative processes, etc.
What should you do before reposting something online?
Many people believe that aliens are living amongst us.
Fact (about an opinion)
What type of source is best for current events?
News pieces from credible, low-biased sources.
How can you, personally, fight bias?
Look at stories from different sources, through different perspectives, and find the information they have in common.
You see a video of a celebrity doing something strange. What questions should you ask before believing it?
What's the source? Is anyone else reporting on this? Why would celebrity do such a thing? Are there any signs of video editing here?
Why should you give credit for images or music you didn’t create?
It's not yours, adds credibility to your own work, promotes honesty and integrity, etc.
Survey says 1/3 Americans hate puppies.
Mis/disinformation
What do the A's in CRAAP stand for?
Authority/Accuracy
How does a creator's choice of image reflect bias?
How might you tell if a review online is written by a bot?
Generic review that doesn't mention the product name or what it does, only good reviews from that account or on that product, etc.
What does “being accountable online” mean?
Admitting you were wrong, being aware of consequences to your actions, practicing safe online behaviors, etc.
Give an example of a misleading statement that sounds factual.
Answer varies
Name two red flags when checking a source’s reliability.
Questionable author credentials/authority, bias, conflict of interest, no references/citations, emotional language, inconsistencies, opinionated writing, poor spelling or grammar, etc.
What's the difference between perspective and bias?
Perspective is the viewpoint through which something is understood, influenced by someone's personal circumstances. Bias is favoring one viewpoint over another, leading to unfair representation of events.
Why is AI-generated media a problem during natural disasters or elections?
What are the principles of your Online Code of Ethics project?
Answer should at least include: Truth & Accuracy, Fairness & Impartiality, Avoiding Plagiarism, Accountability & Independence, Respect for Audience