Tag Archives: Parents

“What advice do you have for detecting misinformation and disinformation?”

Student Interviews,

Jacob, Class of 2029, talks with his mom about where to look for reliable sources of information, the role of the news media in our society, the proposed TikTok ban, and how we can make our online lives more safe and civil.

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“Do you wish the government had more power over social media?”

Student Interviews,

Bishop, Class of 2029, talks to his mom about what the government’s role should be in protecting children on social media platforms, the senate’s recent inquiry into the operations of companies like Meta, the proposed TikTok ban, whether current age restrictions on social media platforms work, and what counting likes and followers can do to your psyche.

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“How has the media transitioned to the online world?”

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Harper, Class of 2029, talks to his mom about how the media has changed over time, the news media’s transition from the world of print to online platforms, and the reliability of online news media sources.

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“How safe do you think the internet is?”

Student Interviews,

Alston, Class of 2029, talks to her dad about taking responsibility for the choices we make online, how our brains are changing in response to technology, how we can make our online lives more safe and civil, and the permanent nature of what we share online.

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“Do you think the news media is doing its job well, or could it be better?”

Student Interviews,

Tibet, Class of 2029, talks to his dad about how technology has changed childhood, how to detect misinformation and disinformation online, the role of the news media in our society, and the government’s role in protecting children on social media platforms.

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