There are two twists, 1) music will be playing somewhat loud in the classroom, so it will be more difficult to hear, and 2) you will be timed and must complete within 60 seconds. Explain they are going to recreate the childhood game of telephone, where you will tell the person at one end of the line a phrase, which they will then tell the next person and so on, until it reaches the last person in line. Several factors impact circular reporting, including news aggregation, today’s news immediacy and social media virality.Īctivity: Ask for 5-7 volunteers to stand in a line at the front of the classroom, with 4-5 feet between each person. Circular reporting is one of the most common ways in which journalists, bloggers and social media users aid in the spread of false information. It is generally caused by news report on a piece of information that appears to come from multiple independent sources, when in reality the data only comes from one single source. What are some ways students can avoid falling for false information, and avoid contributing to the cycle of circular reporting?Ĭircular reporting, also referred to as false confirmation, is a criticism in journalist source confirmation. What factors contribute to an increase of circular reporting? What makes circular reporting ‘circular’? Split the students into small groups to discuss the following questions: Watch the following TedEd Video (3:41) describes how false news often spreads through circular reporting. Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to…ĭemonstrate a basic understanding of circular reporting and how it influences false news reports.ĭetermine several factors that increase circular reporting.Ĭreate a media product that demonstrates how circular reporting takes place and the ramifications it can have on individuals.Ī. 10-15 Minutes Overview: This lesson examines how false news stories are often spread and several best practices students can implement to enhance their critical thinking skills about the media they consume. This is one way in which false information is spread. Summary: Circular reporting or false confirmation is where a piece of information appears to come from multiple independent sources, but in reality comes from a single source.

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