The ‘fake news’ phenomenon Fact or Fiction The ‘fake news’ phenomenon

This session will: Showcase resources on Hwb Provide you with an opportunity to explore these Present scenarios for discussion Provide an opportunity for questions and topic-focussed discussion.

Is the wifi working?! Go to hwb.wales.gov.uk Login if you’d like to Type the search terms in the search box: Trust Fact or fiction Check out these resources: Fact or Fiction Who should I trust online? TrustMe

Discussion Did you know about these resources before today? How useful do you think they will be? What are the opportunities to use these resources? What are the challenges in using these resources?

Digital Competence Framework These resources may help you develop the following digital skills. Year 5, Identity, Image and Reputation – talk about the impact that the digital content created can have Year 5, Health and well-being – understand the advantages, disadvantages, permissions and purposes of altering an image digitally Year 7, Planning, sourcing and searching – search for necessary information and assess the quality of the information found Year 8, Online behaviour and cyberbullying – critically evaluate the behaviours of others online and identify how they could be beneficial or damaging. Year 9, Online behaviour and cyberbullying – adapt online behaviour and interactions for different audiences, considering global cultural values Year 10, Health and well-being – think critically about the different purposes and contexts of digital image editing Year 11, Health and well-being – think critically about the different purposes and contexts of digital image editing.

Blue Whale What is the ‘Blue Whale Game’? In the last month many media outlets have reported on the so called ‘Blue Whale Game’ phenomenon which has been claimed to be responsible for a number of teenager’s deaths in Russia.  Through research and consultation with other colleagues it has come to our attention that the ‘Blue Whale Game’ is an example of a sensationalised fake news story.  Snopes, the online fact checking website, have found that although there have been reports of young people committing suicide in Russia over the last six months, of these reported cases none have been found to have a conclusive tie to the game.

Scenario A child in your Year 7 class becomes visibly upset during a research activity in your lesson. Talking with them after class you discover that they have seen some extremist content during the lesson. You report it to the DSP. What action would you expect to happen?

Considerations Are the ages of the children significant? Does this need referral to the DSP and beyond? What external agency (if any) would you expect to be involved? What internal processes may be required? Do the children involved require support? What could that be? Do you need to inform the parents?

This year’s roadmap

Professional’s Online Safety Helpline

Questions? Resources, today’s presentation and an evaluation form available from: www.swgfl.org.uk/walestraining