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DECEMBER Newsletter

the smarter way of Living digital

Fake News

Illustration: Luzie Gerb

• Does the headline sound unrealistic? Don't believe everything you read.
• Check the url. Doe sit have any odd suffixes or substitutions?
• Check the author's credentials. Skip anonymous news reports.
• Make sure the headline and/or picture matches the content.
• Consult and compare competing resources.
• Fact check stories with sites like Snopes, Politico, and Politfact.
• Dig Deeper. Follow up on cited sources and quotes.
• Beware online "filter bubbles" that sho you only items that are similar to items you have liked.
• Be open-minded. Ask questions.

Digital Citizenship

• Think about first impressions: how are you representing yourself?
• Keep personal details, like your address & phone number private.
• Don't bully. Online bullying hurts everybody and leaves emotioanl scars. Apologies don't always fix hurt feelings.
• Treat others online as you want to be treated. 
• If you wouldn't say it in person, don't say it online.
• Give credit where credit is due.
• Cite sources.
• Check information for accuracy, spelling, and grammar before posting online.
• Everything you do online will be around for a long time. It does not go away (even SnapChat can't guarantee that).
• Don't be a troll. Don't start--or feed--arguments online that are bullying/degredating/debasing a person, group, and/or culture.
• Let a trusted adult know right away if someone is bothering you online.
• Remember to take time to unplug and take a break from the digital world.