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The impact of the Internet on me

I can describe how the Internet can affect our lives and how to spot misinformation.

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The impact of the Internet on me

I can describe how the Internet can affect our lives and how to spot misinformation.

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Key learning points

  1. The Internet has a significant impact on our lives, both positive and negative.
  2. The Internet affects us all differently.
  3. People can be fooled by misinformation that is spread online.

Keywords

  • Technology - an electronic device that can create, store or transmit information as electronic data

  • Impact - having an effect on something

  • Content - posts, videos, reels or articles posted online

  • Misinformation - false or inaccurate information; not intended to deceive

  • Influence - trying to change or affect something

Common misconception

All information that we read online is trustworthy.

There are different types of false information but we must be careful about what we share and post in case it isn't reliable.


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It could be helpful to use examples of current events and news stories to illustrate the difference between misinformation and disinformation.
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6 Questions

Q1.
Online content refers to ...
Correct answer: posts, videos, reels and articles put online by a content creator.
the opinions of other people commenting online.
the items that you purchase to access the Internet.
Q2.
What does WWW stand for at the start of a URL?
World Weaving Website
Correct answer: World Wide Web
Web World Wide
Q3.
True or false? What we read online can impact how we feel.
Correct Answer: True , T, Correct, Yes
Q4.
Match the word to the correct definition.
Correct Answer:bias,a preference or inclination that can unfairly influence judgment
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a preference or inclination that can unfairly influence judgment

Correct Answer:echo chamber,where beliefs are reinforced by repeated exposure to similar views
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where beliefs are reinforced by repeated exposure to similar views

Correct Answer:clickbait,information designed to attract attention that may be misleading
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information designed to attract attention that may be misleading

Q5.
What is an important reason for checking the source of online information?
to ensure it aligns with your personal beliefs
Correct answer: to confirm it’s accurate and reliable
to see if it’s popular and has many likes
Q6.
Why is it important to understand how algorithms work on social media?
to help you go viral by getting the most followers
Correct answer: to be aware of how content you see may be influenced and tailored to you
to understand that everything you see is objective and unbiased

6 Questions

Q1.
Misinformation refers to ...
Correct answer: false or inaccurate information; not intended to deceive.
information that you missed when reading it.
information in the wrong place online.
Q2.
Which of the following are ways to prevent being shown certain content online?
Correct answer: blocking the content
Correct answer: turning on safe search
increasing the volume on your digital device
Q3.
Match the word with the correct definition.
Correct Answer:impact,having an effect on something
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having an effect on something

Correct Answer:content,posts, videos, reels or articles posted online
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posts, videos, reels or articles posted online

Correct Answer:influence,trying to change or affect something
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trying to change or affect something

Q4.
Complete the sentence: Disinformation is ...
information that is accidentally incorrect.
Correct answer: false information spread on purpose to mislead people.
a term for confusing information that no one can understand.
news that is only shared within small, private groups.
Q5.
Which of the following statements is correct?
All information that we read online is trustworthy.
All information we read online is untrustworthy.
Correct answer: Some information we read online is trustworthy.
Q6.
Which of the following are good ways to manage your Internet use responsibly?
Correct answer: Take a short break from social media.
Correct answer: Reduce the amount of accounts that you follow and turn off notifications.
Ignore how much time you spend online, as long as you're enjoying it.