SKILLS TO LEARN

• I am able to define a conspiracy theory.
• I am able to identify citizen media.
• I am familiar with the solutions for fighting conspiracy theories.

LEARNER ASSESSMENT

Q1: What distinguishes citizen media from traditional media?

• A: The topics they cover.
• B: The presence of professional journalists.
• C: The manner of spreading the information.
• D: The use of humour.

Q2: Which of the following does not define a conspiracy theory?

• A: A narrative that claims there are groups of people working in the shadows.
• B: Theoretical discourse that seems consistent and ‘logical’.
• C: A historical and scientific method based on verifiable information.
• D: A structured body of manipulated hypotheses and arguments.

Q3: Hate speech can be aggravated by:

• A: Fake news.
• B: Prejudices and stereotypes.
• C: Education.
• D: Fear and the rejection of the ‘other’.

Q4: What forms can citizen media take?

• A: Television channels.
• B: Blogs.
• C: Newspapers.
• D: Facebook/Twitter groups.

Q5: What are the consequences of conspiracy theories?

• A: They generate hate speech.
• B: They lock people into a logic of mistrust and misconception.
• C: They create adherence to unproven theories.
• D: They expose the truth.

Q6: How can we effectively fight conspiracy theories?

• A: By regulating and limiting hateful content and fake news.
• B: By banning social networks.
• C: By mocking conspiracy theorists.
• D: By developing the public’s critical thinking skills.

Q7: What is digital citizenship?

• A: Having the nationality of a virtual country.
• B: The way internet users behave and interact online.
• C: Demonstrating good will and keeping good internet habits.
• D: An online identity card.

ANSWER KEY

• Q1: A B C
• Q2: C
• Q3: A B D
• Q4: B D
• Q5: A B C
• Q6: A D
• Q7: B C