Fake news, people, videos, cyber-bullying, internet trolls, photoshop

Description

In this short course we will learn guidelines for detecting fake news. We will look at the impact of fake news on current affairs and world events as well as on our social and emotional well-being. We will explore some conspiracy theories and even create our own. We will explore the difference between parody/satire and misinformation.

Learning Goal

To understand and identify fake news, photos, videos and people.
To learn the SHARE guidelines for identifying fake news.
To understand why people might edit photos and videos and the impact this may have.
Consider who you should trust online.
Understand why people might create/share conspiracy theories and explore their impact.
Explore the difference between fake news and satire.

Language Conducted

English

Time Commitment

4 x 50 minute class sessions plus independent work outside class time.

Outcome

Students will be able to use the SHARE checklist to identify fake news.
Students will be able to discuss both the positive and negative impacts of fake news.
Students will create a conspiracy theory/parody of their own.

Meet Course teacher

SHANNON

19 COURSES

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My name is Shannon and I am a qualified Drama and English teacher from Australia. In 2017 my family and I (my husband and two teenage sons), sold everything we owned to travel the world and learn from all that it has to offer. We are currently based in Vietnam and I am teaching English online.
I graduated university with a Bachelor of Creative Arts Honours in Theatre 1994 and since that time have been working as a professional actor, director and teacher. I also hold a Graduate Diploma in Learning and Teaching (Secondary) as well as a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. I have both an Advanced and Professional TESOL Certificate and hold an International English Teaching Licence as well as an Australian teaching license.
In 2004 I started my own Theatre school called TheatreMax, offering drama classes and productions for ages 3 through to adults and my background in Theatre translates into my English teaching style. My teaching focus is very much student led and interest driven with a focus on creativity, storytelling and confidence building. I also homeschool (or worldschool as we are travelling!) my two boys and believe in people following their passions, trying, failing and then trying again.
I have extensive experience working with students with both physical and intellectual disabilities and have worked as a classroom teacher in Australian high school mainstream and support units. Fun fact, in the 90’s I used to travel around Australia dressed up as a purple fluffy creature called Tickle the Doodat for a children’s group called The Hooley Dooleys. I am an accomplished script writer and have been commissioned to create productions for community groups around such issues as pollution and bullying. I have worked with many community and school groups of various ages and nationalities and in various countries to devise performances for cultural and arts festivals.
No matter what class of mine you choose you will develop your creativity and confidence and have fun!
Please note that all my classes require a minimum of three students to run and can be scheduled at a time to suit you. Contact me to arrange a class today!

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Parent Reviews

Steph on Aug 23 about Intro to Impro

I think the other learners should expect lots of fun and games, with education too. Parents should be happy to know that this is a very creative and impro-ish class that will boost their kids' creativity. Kids who are looking to improve their emotion-acting skills will benefit most. From Summer '10 :D