Critical thinking: Deciding what to trust in a world of AI, scams and fake news
The online world is an open platform where anyone (including AI bots) can create and share almost anything – good and bad. Find out how you can use critical thinking to work out what’s real, true, safe and responsible.
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| Year band(s) | 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 |
|---|---|
| Content type | Article or research |
| Format | Web page |
| Core and overarching concepts | Privacy and security |
| Australian Curriculum Digital Technologies code(s) |
AC9TDI8P13
Explain how multi-factor authentication protects an account when the password is compromised and identify phishing and other cyber security threats
AC9TDI4P08
Access their school account using a memorised password and explain why it should be easy to remember, but hard for others to guess
AC9TDI4P09
Identify what personal data is stored and shared in their online accounts and discuss any associated risks
AC9TDI6P09
Access multiple personal accounts using unique passphrases and explain the risks of password re-use |
| Integrated, cross-curriculum, special needs | Digital Literacy, Critical and creative thinking |
| Organisation | esafety Commissioner. |
| Copyright | © Commonwealth of Australia. CC BY 4.0 |
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