Staying safe online

Which of these is more likely to have facts that can be trusted?

• The BBC news site

• A satirical newspaper like the Daily Mash

• A Facebook status update from a friend

Which of these is a warning sign that something might be fake news?

• The news is surprising

• Your friends say it's probably fake

• The author is unknown and the information has no source

What is a warning sign that something might be extremist material?

• The writer seems very angry

• It argues against shared British values

• It is about a terrorist attack

How can you tell if someone is biased?

• They only show one point of view

• They talk about a few different points of view

• they disagree with you

What is a good way to get to the truth behind a news story?

• See what several sites are saying

• See what people on Twitter are saying

• Check it in your preferred news source

Finish this sentence: a balanced article will......

• Try to make you angry or upset

• Give several points of view not just the writers

• Give extreme examples of the worst case scenario

Why do some sites say there is a big secret that no one else is reporting?

• They are the only ones that really understand the world

• Because there is one big secret that all the other news sites are lying about

• To stop you looking for other sources that prove them wrong

How do groomers use emotions to make you do what they want?

• They are understanding and sympathetic when you let them down

• They show you respect

• They make you feel bad for letting them down

What is a sign that someone is trying to manipulate you (Make you do what they want)

• They offer to do things themselves if you don't want to

• They say they are the only one who really understands what is happening in the world

• They encourage you to do your own research and get your friends and families opinions

How can you tell who or what to trust?

• Everyone deserves a bit of trust

• There's no easy answer - just think critically about news sources and opinions

• If someone knows a lot or a site has a lot of facts - you can trust it