Fake News

Fake News

By A. Watts

Open Ended

Why make Fake News?

Consider: Power, Influence, Advertising, Control

With a partner come up with 3 reasons why people might want to spread Fake News.

Poll

Which of these statements do you believe to be true?

• Fake News is often political.

• All news is fake.

• Fake news can have negative consequences

• Fake News is biased.

• All news is used for advertising.

Open Ended

How is Fake News harmful?

​Gossip & Fake News

Poll

How would you feel if some fake news was spread about you or your family?

• I wouldn't care as other people's opinion doesn't affect me.

• I would feel totally helpless: How do you combat Fake News?

• I would feel so angry and would look for the perpetrator to try to understand what they are gaining from blackening my name.

• I would feel utterly devastated: Fake News make you a victim of libel and your reputation is sullied forever.

Open Ended

Is Fake News morally wrong? Why?

Open Ended

How can I avoid Fake News and their traps?

In pairs, think up 3 strategies to apply to avoid being caught by Fake News.