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Implications for the Future, Social Media, OER, ICT Adaptation, Educational Technology.
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Is Social Media Disconnecting Us From the Big Picture?

Is Social Media Disconnecting Us From the Big Picture? | The 21st Century | Scoop.it
We’ve heard about its power to help us empathize with others. But what if, instead, it’s just cocooning us with our friends?
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‘Fake news’ is suddenly in the news — and the media is trying to stop it

‘Fake news’ is suddenly in the news — and the media is trying to stop it | The 21st Century | Scoop.it
In the wake of a campaign cycle that saw “fake news” widely shared on social media — and widespread criticism that his company did not do enough to combat it — Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg announced late last week that his company is working to address the problem of “misinformation” being spread
El Monóculo's curator insight, November 21, 2016 7:29 PM
La desinformación y las noticias falsas... todo un reto al que enfrentarse en esta era en la que el usuario se ve agobiado por información procedente de cientos de fuentes y canales
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Most Students Don’t Know When News Is Fake, Stanford Study Finds

Most Students Don’t Know When News Is Fake, Stanford Study Finds | The 21st Century | Scoop.it
A study of middle-school to college-age students found most absorb social media news without considering the source. How parents can teach research skills and skepticism.
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The 'filter bubble' is a sinister phenomenon.

The 'filter bubble' is a sinister phenomenon. | The 21st Century | Scoop.it
Eli Pariser delivers his TED talk. Eli Pariser was looking at Facebook one day when he noticed something peculiar.
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