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They’ve grown up online. So why are our kids not better at detecting misinformation? (www.thestar.com)
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They’ve grown up online. So why are our kids not better at detecting misinformation?::Recent studies have shown teens are more susceptible than adults. It’s a problem researchers, teachers and parents are only beginning to understand.

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[–] 30mag@lemmy.world -1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Because media litteracy and critical thinking are not subjects taught being taught in schools.

It appears spelling has been dropped from the curriculum as well.

[–] justhach@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Egads, an typo! My hole point is ruined!

[–] 30mag@lemmy.world -3 points 1 year ago

It supports the idea that the education system you are a product of needs improvement, if that was your point.