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ASPBAE has reported on an Indonesian workshop addressing the phenomenon of fake news and enhancing digital literacies to tackle the challenge.

“The workshop was designed to actively and creatively engage the participants in the sessions. Some of the issues covered were social media’s responsibility towards protecting users from fake news, the “post-truth” era, why and how fake news originated and is spread, the impact it has on people and communities, how to recognise it, and how to counter its growing influence.

“Participants took part in several activities that guided them in reflecting on how their own opinions impact the way they evaluate information, recognising and analysing fake news content, and in critically looking at websites, social media platforms, and their own networks, such as WhatsApp, to evaluating information found online. Participants noted that people tend to trust our networks of friends and family for news, and these organic formations are reflected and exacerbated by social media platforms. When people receive news and information through social media, they are less likely to be aware of the source of the information. They are more likely to remember a news source if they receive a link through email, a text, or a news alert.”

See the paper Addressing the phenomenon of fake news and enhancing digital literacies to tackle the challenge

And for more information, click here on how to identify fake news.