Fake news: can you tell the difference?

Can you tell the difference between factual or fake media, and does it matter?

Delivery

On campus, online

When

Term 1 to 4

Cohort

Years 7-12

Where

Statewide

Capacity

30 students

About the program

Mainstream and social media are awash with stories, some of which are factual. Can you tell the difference, and does it matter? In this 45 minute workshop, you will discover what fake news is, how it's spread and how you can detect it.

Curriculum connections: LiteracyCreative and Critical ThinkingEthical UnderstandingInformation and Communication Technology

Target audience: Years 7-10

Delivery: On campus and online (Zoom)

Cost: Free

Enquiries/Bookings:

Email: brenda.carter@utas.edu.au

Telephone+61 3 6324 3484

The University of Tasmania is committed to creating diverse, inclusive, and accessible educational experiences. Please let us know when registering how we can best support your needs.

Links to the Australian Curriculum

Creative and critical thinking

General capability