COMMUNICATION AND SHARING DIGITAL CONTENTS
The internet has made communication easy. We can share digital contents with a mere touch to screen. These simple actions have an invisible, complex side underneath. Our online activities can be, and are, tracked. Our private information can fall into the wrong hands. We might unintentionally contribute to the circulation of false information. Each of these cases can have severe consequences. Only proper knowledge and awareness can provide people the ability to communicate and share safely. In this third theme of the toolkit, we focus on the less visible side of communication and content sharing.
LESSONS AND CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES
1. Disinformation in the Digital World
Disinformation has become a major problem in the online world. A major role in circulation of such false information is played by unaware users who share a false content without much thought or speculation. Understanding how and why disinformation is brewed, how it spreads, and the unexpected consequences it can have, is an essential part of the present day digital literacy.
- Teacher Guide (English)
- Teacher Guide (Nepali)
- Presentation Slides (English)
- Presentation Slides (Nepali)
- Judging Sources | Karkhana: a lesson from the Digital Citizenship textbook by Karkhana where we provide some techniques to evaluate the trustworthiness of any source of information
2. Dangers of communication and information sharing
It has become easy to communicate and share information. These simple processes have a more complicated and less visible side underneath. Being unaware if the risks associated with them can cause people to fall into traps. A basic understanding can go far when it comes to keeping oneself safe in the online world.
Meet the Online Villains | Karkhana: a lesson from the Digital Citizenship textbook by Karkhana where we talk about some common threats in the online world.
3. Digital footprint and online privacy
Our online activities leave a trail that can be traced, which can reveal a lot about us. This data can be used to manipulate us in various ways, and can even put us at risk by revealing our identity. It has become necessary to learn to control our digital footprint and maintain a healthy online privacy.
Sharing and Caring | Karkhana: a lesson from the Digital Citizenship textbook by Karkhana where we talk about appropriate sharing of information about oneself.
KARKHANA BLOGS
1. Disinformation in the Digital World
- Analysing an article spreading disinformation | Karkhana What are the red flags that give away false contents? We explore this question by analyzing a fabricated article.
- Responsible sharing of information | Karkhana In this blog, we understand the responsibility of information sharers through the study of three cases of irresponsible information sharing
- Tackling disinformation | Karkhana In this blog, we look at some examples of disinformation and discuss ways to tackle this problem.
2. Digital footprint and online privacy
- Why we need to worry about online privacy | Karkhana In this blog we present some less known and often overlooked things when it comes to online privacy
- Looking at Digital footprint | Karkhana How can our digital footprint land us into trouble? We explore three cases to answer the question
- Dealing with cookies | Karkhana In this blog we explore the basics of cookies and present some simple ways to keep your system free from unwanted cookies
VIDEOS
1. Disinformation in the Digital World
2. Dangers of communication and information sharing
3. Digital footprint and online privacy
OTHER READING RESOURCES
1. Disinformation in the Digital World
- Information Overload Helps Fake News Spread, and Social Media Knows It This article talks about how an overabundance of information has contributed to spread of disinformation
- How fake news spreads like a real virus This Stanford article compares the spread of false information with that of an infectious virus
- Tracking Misinformation on Fringe Social Media This article talks about how fringe networks work as birthplace of fake news
2. Dangers of communication and information sharing
- How to Keep Your Kids Safe Online This article has some suggestions for parents and teachers regarding online safety of children
- What are web threats and online Internet threats? This article briefly covers the hacking related online threats
- New York Times – How to Safeguard Children Against Cyberbullying This article provides insights on recognizing and dealing with cyberbullying in kids
- What Is Catfishing? The Dangers of Fake Online Identities This article explores the issue of catfishing in a simple but informative manner
- Ransomware WannaCry: All you need to know This article by Kaspersky explains about the WannaCry ransomware attack and educated the reader on ways to stay safe
3. Digital footprint and online privacy
- Owning Your Digital Footprint | What, Why and How This article talks about why online privacy is important and how one can achieve it
- Common Sense on Privacy and Digital Footprints Common sense has suggestions for parents and teachers about online privacy of kids
- What Is a Digital Footprint? Protecting Yourself Online This article covers the concept of digital footprint in a clear and concise manner
- When it comes to internet privacy, be very afraid, analyst suggests In this interview, a cybersecurity expert raises red flags about internet privacy
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