Content Moderation and Misinformation
What are the impacts of misinformation in our online communities?
Grades
8–12Time
20 mins.
Objectives:
Understand the importance of moderation for online communities
Examine an ethical dilemma about the spread of misinformation online
Vocabulary Show definitions
conspiracy theory ·
moderator
conspiracy theory – a belief that a group of people have a secret plot to do something
moderator – typically volunteers with varying levels of training who review content posted in an online community for safety, privacy, and content concerns
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Before the Lesson
We suggest teaching The Appeal of Conspiracy Theories lesson before diving into this dilemma-based lesson to help in students' understanding of conspiracy theories.
Lesson Plan
20 mins.
Explore: Memes & Misinformation
20 mins.Extend the Lesson: Debunking Conspiracy Theories
Additional Resources
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Lesson last updated: March 2024
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Lesson last updated: March 2024