Digital Smarts - Helping Stop Fake News About the COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
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Misinformation and fake news has ramped up as information about COVID-19 continues to spread. An Australian newspaper article discusses three ways you can help your kids think critically about the news. It reminds parents to help kids identify reliable news sources, a rather standard approach, but goes further by exploring how in light of this crisis some media may exploit emotions. The article also suggests parents help their kids be on the lookout for stories that may present certain people in a discriminating way. An added bonus is a link to a short sci-fi drama that can help kids aged 12 and older recognize media bias.