Understanding The Algorithm

SecondaryYear 9 - 10Humanities and Social SciencesCivics and CitizenshipEnvironmentalEnergySocialOnline safety

Lesson Summary

Students will understand how algorithms influence the spread of misinformation and disinformation by exploring how algorithms use emotions, create echo chambers, and amplify information that gets reactions, regardless of whether or not it is accurate.

Learning intentions

Students will:

understand how algorithms influence the spread of misinformation and disinformation.

Success criteria

Students can:

explain how social media algorithms amplify misinformation and disinformation
identify strategies to engage with algorithm-driven content critically.

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Understanding The Algorithm

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UN Sustainable Development Goals

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