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EDU104 - Technology in Education K-12

Tutorial Introduction

Mis- Dis- and Malinformation

This module will introduce types of information and how to distinguish between them. By the end of the module, you will be able to:

define misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation
identify examples of each
identify how each may be used in online contexts

Watch the video below and read the article under Additional Reading.

Then scroll down to answer the quiz questions.

Mis- Dis- and Malinformation - What are they?

Additional Reading

The Intent Behind a Lie: Mis-, Dis-, and Malinformation Nolan & Kimball, Psychology Today, 22 Dec 2021.

QUIZ: Mis- Dis- and Malinformation

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