Learning objectives
The task helps the student to learn to recognise disinformation as well as falsified images, videos and news in the media. The student better understands the significance of journalistic, scientific and research-based information and the process of creating such information.
The aim of the task is to activate the propensity to view the media with an investigative and evaluative approach.
Assignment and detailed instructions
The task is intended to be completed after the independent task.
- The groups discuss the examples of disinformation they have found (see the earlier independent task: fake news, deepfake images and videos).
– on what basis did the image, news article or social media post turn out to be fake news?
– what good practices for identifying fake news did you find? - The groups share their experiences with the large group
- The teacher enriches the discussion on disinformation identification practices and good sources of information
– media following the Journalist’s Guidelines
– research-based scientific information
– the significance of education and common knowledge in the critical assessment of information
Materials and equipment
Individual task (S1.1) material
Time use
15 min small groups + joint discussion 30–60 min (depending on the number of groups)
Returning the learning task
Joint discussion
Additional material
- How do I perform a reverse image search? Here are some good tips: Yle Digitreenit, 2023. Käänteinen kuvahaku voi paljastaa feikkiuutisen tai nettihuijarin – näin Googlen kuvahaku toimii – Digitreenit – yle.fi
- European Commission, 2022. Guidelines for teachers and educators on tackling disinformation and promoting digital literacy through education and training