Newsy's Latest Tech News

Newsy's Latest Tech News

Assessment

Interactive Video

Computers, Social Studies, Journalism

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The video discusses a report on Instagram's role in spreading misinformation about coronavirus vaccines during the pandemic, highlighting the platform's promotion of anti-vaccination content and conspiracy theories. Instagram claims the research is outdated and improvements have been made. Additionally, Google TV introduces children's profiles to help parents manage their kids' viewing habits, allowing control over accessible apps, screen time, and profile security. The feature is available on Chromecast and other Google TV devices. Lastly, the video mentions the availability of free news headlines on streaming services.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the report find about Instagram's content recommendations during the pandemic?

Instagram recommended accurate health information.

Instagram promoted false coronavirus vaccine claims.

Instagram restricted anti-vaccination content.

Instagram removed all conspiracy theories.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Instagram respond to the report's findings?

They promised to remove all misinformation.

They claimed the research is outdated.

They ignored the report.

They agreed with the findings.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What new feature is Google TV introducing for children?

Parental control over app purchases.

Children's profiles with parental controls.

Educational content for kids.

Live streaming of children's shows.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What can parents do with the new Google TV feature?

Set up screen time limits and bedtimes.

Track children's location.

Monitor children's online activity.

Block all internet access.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where can you find free headlines from News ER?

On Google TV's children's profiles.

Wherever you stream news.

In printed newspapers.

On Instagram's explore page.