Fake news is more than just evaluating sources for their legitimacy. It’s also understanding the way search results are sorted – their algorithms. Without understanding this, it’s easy to live in a “filter bubble.”
For today’s addition to “Becoming a Search Ninja,” I’ve added in a section on how to detect fake news and how to understand the science behind your search results. Being a search ninja is not only about searching effectively, but understanding how searching works.
Check out the new additions to “Becoming a Search Ninja” below (new additions appear after slide 89). You may also check out Fennovation.org for a digital citizenship approach to searching.