ALEX Classroom Resources

   View Standards     Standard(s): [DLIT] (8) 12 :

6) Describe how algorithmic processes and automation increase efficiency.

[DLIT] (9-12) 30 :

24) Compare and contrast Internet publishing platforms, including suitability for media types, target audience, and feedback mechanism.

a. Apply version control capabilities within a digital tool to understand the importance of managing historical changes across suggestions made by a collaborative team.

We all know how easy it is to spend hours watching videos on YouTube. Why do we go down that rabbit hole? Mostly because of a combination of computer programming and marketing know-how called ALGORITHMS. This video comes with a facilitator guide and student handout that helps guide the discussion of this activity.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [DLIT] (9-12) 30 :

24) Compare and contrast Internet publishing platforms, including suitability for media types, target audience, and feedback mechanism.

a. Apply version control capabilities within a digital tool to understand the importance of managing historical changes across suggestions made by a collaborative team.

Fake news is no longer a matter of the occasional hoax. There is growing evidence that fake news has the power to shape public opinion and even sway elections. As more Americans get their news online, it is increasingly vital that students know how to verify sources and spot fake news or images, which often appear indistinguishable from a reliable source. This lesson asks students to analyze the consequences of fake news and build skills needed to question and verify what they view online.