Online News and Social Media
An examination of how news is consumed in the digital age, including the rise of citizen journalism and fake news. Pupils will evaluate the impact of social media algorithms.
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An examination of how news is consumed in the digital age, including the rise of citizen journalism and fake news. Pupils will evaluate the impact of social media algorithms.
Key Questions
- How has social media changed the way audiences consume news?
- What is citizen journalism and why is it important?
- How can audiences identify fake news and misinformation?
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