Fake news and misinformation facts & advice
Help children think critically about the information they see online to keep things positive and safe. Choose a guide below to help children avoid spreading misinformation.
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What is misinformation?
Get insight into what misinformation is and the impact it can have on young people.
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How to prevent misinformation
Advice to show children how to spot dis/misinformation and fake news.
Dealing with misinformation
Tips and tools to deal with misinformation and fake news.
Misinformation resources
Explore resources to help you deal with fake news and information.
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Online critical thinking
Get tips to empower children to make smarter informed choices to navigate their online world safely.
Find the Fake quiz
Quiz to test children’s knowledge of mis/disinformation and fake news online and help them spot them.
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Expert opinion
How to counter online hate and extremism with young people
Hate and Extremism Analyst, Hannah Rose, shares insight into how young people might get involved online. Learn how to counter online hate and extremism to support children’s safety.
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What are algorithms? How to prevent echo chambers and keep children safe online
Algorithms are an important part of social media feeds, but they can create echo chambers. These echo chambers lead to issues of online hate, misinformation and more.
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Thinking critically about news on social media
Encourage children and young people to think critically about news they see on social media with expert advice from Dr. Elizabeth Milovidov and Lauren Seager-Smith.
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Cake Stories, #StoryTime and other misleading content
Many users love watching baking, video gaming and beauty videos. However, cake stories or videos marked with #StoryTime often include inappropriate and misleading content hidden in their narration.
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Improving literacy in the age of technology
Improving literacy in children can make them more media literate and able to think critically about the news they see online. See what you can do to help.