In the age of alternative facts, we need to teach our kids to uncover the truth

Penelope Van Bergen; Rod Lane

In the age of alternative facts, we need to teach our kids to uncover the truth

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Abstract

Misinformation is an increasingly difficult challenge for Australian teachers and students. In a world of fake news, sponsored news and marketing posing as news, how do we arm kids with the skills and knowledge to tell fact from fiction?

Original language	English
Specialist publication	ABC Splash
Publication status	Published - 17 Oct 2017

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