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Understanding The Algorithm

SecondaryYear 9 - 10Humanities and Social SciencesCivics and CitizenshipEnvironmentalEnergySocialOnline safety

Summary

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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