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Data to Disinformation © 2024 by Mason Mcilwain is licensed under CC BY 4.0

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Lesson Plan and Materials

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2024

Abstract

Over the past decade, concerns about "fake news" and information accuracy have surged. Social media has become a primary source of news and information, especially among younger demographics. While offering numerous advantages, these platforms are often filled with errors and present information through personalized lenses, highlighting the need for conscious consumption and critical thinking when interpreting the meaning of a post. This lesson will utilize lectures, case studies, think pair share, and Socratic discussions.

This lesson can be a stand-alone lesson to increase student awareness of news consumption on social media.

It could also be part of a broader curriculum Popping Your Bubble: Re-examining Your Perspectives on Media Consumption and Current Events. The curriculum aims might be to:

  • Equip students with the skills to form structured, informed views on various issues.

  • Heighten students' awareness of their media consumption habits and inherent biases.

  • Garner historical understanding of media sources (radio, newspapers, television) and how social media has changed the consumption landscape.

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Data to Disinformation © 2024 by Mason Mcilwain is licensed under CC BY 4.0

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