The Dark Side of Social Media - Part 1

While 2.5 hours a day doesn't sound like much, it equates to a little over a month each year that we spend on social media.
Because of its interactive nature, it is how most of us chat with friends, entertain ourselves, learn new things, and get our news of the world.

​But can we always trust what our social media feed sends to us?

​The Social Dilemma

Take a moment to watch the video on the next slide, and as you do, ask yourself:

• How do social media ALGORITHMS work?

• What is a FILTER BUBBLE?

• How can I tell if my feed is leading me into a FILTER BUBBLE?

• What can I do to guard against ECHO CHAMBERS?
  

Along with falling into a "FILTER BUBBLE," we also need to pay close attention to the TYPE of information that we are taking in or sending out.

Oftentimes, people believe or share MISINFORMATION because it looks like it might be credible.

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The Dangers of Misinformation:

Incorrect information that is spread WITHOUT the intent to deceive others

MISINFORMATION

​DISINFORMATION

​Satire

Incorrect information that is spread WITH the intent to deceive others

Incorrect information that is spread WITH the intent to ENTERTAIN others

Oftentimes, people do not even realize they are spreading "fake news," largely because they do not really check to see if what they are sharing is SATIRE (funny) or DISINFORMATION (created maliciously).

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"FAKE NEWS"

Take a moment to watch the short video on the next slide and as you do, ask yourself:

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So how do we identify MISINFORMATION?

• How can I avoid spreading misinformation?

• How can I tell if someone I know is spreading misinformation?

• What should I do if I find misinformation that is being shared?
  

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