Disinformation and fake news training

Introduction

fake news - noun: false, often sensational, information disseminated under the guise of news reporting We live in a time where information is readily and widely available, spread faster than ever befoe and through an increasing amount of channels. This applies to information you use for your work, study and private life.

However, not all information you come across while scrolling through news and social media is equally reliable. You may also encounter fake news, especially on social media. Without the correct information you cannot form an adequate and well-founded opinion. The ability to critically assess information has therefore become increasingly important. In this training you will learn how to do that.

You will learn:

To recognize fake news and distinguish between different types
What the negative effects and dangers of fake news are

This is how it works:

The training consists of 6 modules. Each module contains an explenation and sometimes an additional video. You will also find links to background information. After module 4 and 6 you will be able to take a short quiz to check whether you have understood the information thus far. Click on the 'Next' button at the bottom right of this screen to start.

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Author: Team Informatievaardigheid Hogeschool Rotterdam
Last modified: 2025-05-23 12:09:12
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Additional information about this learning material

The following additional information is available about this learning material:

Description: The aim of this training is to teach how to recognize and distinguish different types of fake news and disinformation, and to be able to name the negative effects and dangers of these. This information skills training is intended for students and teachers.
End user: leerling/student
Difficulty: gemiddeld
Learning time: 4 hour 0 minutes

Used Wikiwijs arrangements

Team Informatievaardigheid Hogeschool Rotterdam. (z.d.).

Training desinformatie en nepnieuws

https://maken.wikiwijs.nl/188573/Training_desinformatie_en_nepnieuws

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LTI

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Arrangement

Exercises and tests

What is fake news and why is it a problem?

Can you recognize fake news?

IMSCC package

If you don’t want to copy the Launch URLs separately, but want to download them all at once, download the IMSCC package.

QTI

The exercises and tests of this arrangement can also be downloaded as QTI. This consists of a ZIP file that contains all information about the specific exercise or test; order of questions, images, points to be achieved, etc. Environments with a QTI player can play QTI.

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