WiseME
Online Course
Module 1: Introduction to Disinformation and Fake News Module
Level - Intermediate
Welcome Teachers!
Disinformation & Fake News
This module introduces adolescents (12-17) to disinformation and fake news, focusing on understanding information disorders.
It aims to build critical thinking skills for identifying and evaluating information.
STRUCTURE
OBJECTIVES
PART 1: UNDERSTANDING INFORMATION
Understanding information
Need for a Conceptual Framework in Addressing Information Disorder
Understanding information
The Role of Social Media in Spreading Inaccurate Information
Understanding information
Psychological Factors Contributing to Disinformation Spread
Understanding information
Related Vocabulary on Information and Misrepresentation
PART 2: IMPACT OF INFORMATION DISORDERS
Impact of information disorders
Disinformation and fake news can have a profound impact on individuals, affecting their mental health, financial well-being, and social relationships. It is crucial to be aware of the dangers and to develop the skills to critically evaluate information. In this regard it is essential to recognize the consequences.
Personal consequences affecting citizens
Impact of information disorders
Finally, in order to make the types of disinformation clear and understandable, we use
Claire Wardle and Hossein Derakhshan (2017) classification of information disorders
which ranges from low manipulation to high manipulation intent.
Types of Disinformation
PART 3: PRACTICAL ACTIVITIES FOR STUDENTS
This section introduces two engaging activities— one digital-free and one online that can be implemented during school class activities, fostering hands-on learning and digital engagement.
