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

Rod Lane; Penelope Van Bergen

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
Pages (from-to)	32-33
Number of pages	2
Journal	Geography bulletin
Volume	50
Issue number	2
Publication status	Published - 2018

Bibliographical note

Previously published in ABC Education 17/10/2017, http://education.abc.net.au/newsandarticles/blog/-/b/2651499/in-the-age-of-alternative-facts-we-need-to-teach-our-kids-to-uncover-the-truth

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