Digital Literacy Skills

Evaluating Online Resources:

Here is a photo of Donald Trump. Is it real or is it AI generated?

What is the best strategy you can use to verify this image source?

• Read the caption

• Use Reverse Image Serve to see who originally published it

• Ask someone you trust if they think the image is real

• Describe it and try to find it online

Evaluating Online Sources

Which of these factors might suggest a website is unreliable?

Click on the circle(s) above the statement to select it.

Evaluating Online Resources:

Which of these websites might be a good tool to find credible sources?

Choose any that apply:

• Google Scholar

• JSTOR

• YouTube

• Personal Blogs

Evaluating Online Sources

What are the different types of bias we can look for when assessing our sources?

Match the examples with the meaning:

• Word Choice

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• Headline

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• Photo Choice or Manipulation

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Practicing Safe Online Behaviour

What is the best way to protect your online accounts?

• Use the same password for all accounts.

• Share your password with trusted friends.

• Use strong, unique passwords for each account.

• Write your password down and keep it in a safe place.

Practicing Safe Online Behaviour

You received an email that looks like it was from your school, asking you to click on a link to verify your information. What should you do? (choose two)

• Click the link immediately to verify your information

• Reply to the email asking for more details about the request

• Verify the sender's email address and check for any suspicious signs, such as poor grammar or urgent language

• Call the official number you have for the sender, and ask to verify if the email is legitimate.

Practicing Safe Online Behaviour

Which of the following is an example of good password?

• rosalipeccia

• westernuniversity

• 12345

• magic_Tree3478

Understanding Digital Footprints

Once you delete something you posted online, it is gone forever.

• True

• False

Understanding Digital Footprints

After posting a photo on social media, you realise it was inappropriate. What should you do?

• Delete it immediately

• Post an apology and explain the situation

• You don't have many followers anyway, so nobody will really notice

• Post other photos to distract from it

Understanding Digital Footprints

Why is it important to be aware of your digital footprint?

• It can affect your job applications or reputation in the future

• It can increase the chances of reaching fame

• Sharing as much information about yourself online can help you make more friends