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Teaching How fake accounts constantly manipulate what you see on social media - and what you can do about it

How fake accounts constantly manipulate what you see on social media - and what you can do about it

Social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram started out as a way to connect with friends, family, and people we’re interested in. Users could check in with old friends, family located across the country, and their favorite celebrities. But anyone on social media these days knows it’s also becoming more and more divisive.

Jeanna Matthews, Full Professor, Computer Science, Clarkson University
The Conversation

ESSENTIAL QUESTION:

Why should people be careful when they read social media posts?
STANDARDS:

DEPTH OF KNOWLEDGE (DOK) LEVELS:

1,2,3
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