Topic 2, Page 3

In Siew Min post, I learn the way to burst filter bubble. Before learning the concept about it, I have realized that the information recommended to me social media such as Facebook and Youtube are filtered by my click behavior and browse history. I am not sure whether it is a good or bad thing. The pros is that the filtering system gives us the information we like or at least once we are interested in. It helps to save time to search for the topics or resources we are favorite in. Continue reading →

Posts I have commented on: Darren Marianne Increased Challenges in Evaluating Information Online Julian’s comment brought my attention towards advanced technology that allows video/audio manipulation. This contributes to our current challenge because not only can we not believe the news that we read, audios/videos are no longer as reliable. The video below proved how these tools can mimic public figures like Obama, and it is threatening if these tools land in the wrong hands. Continue reading →

Can “Fake News” be prevented? Before jumping into the “prevention of fake news”, let me cover some contributions on how we receive news digitally. Take a look at the video below for information on Echo Chambers and Filter Bubbles. Source: Self-produced using POWTOON Now that we understand how digital information is delivered to us. Let’s look at how we can evaluate them using the “PROMPT” and “CRAAP” method. Fig 1. Continue reading →

In this topic, I have gained various new insight about the reliable and authentic of information. Everyone knows that the media can be and is manipulated, therefore, we can’t really believe anything on the internet. After learning and reading other’s comments on MOOC and my friend blogs(Christine, Rebecca). I have a greater insight of fake news and filter bubbles in the democratic era. Continue reading →

Source: Self-Produced on Canva.com Source: Self-Produced on Canva.com   After many discussions and exchanging thoughts with my friends, It has definitely helped me broaden my views on the topic. Please do carry on reading to find out my learning points.     Google Image    Bernard Low –  We discussed about each other’s habits when it comes to sourcing for reliable and credible information. Continue reading →

After reading through my friends’ blogs and evaluating my blog post, I have realized that we all have similar ideas about what made up the unauthentic information on the web. Specifically, I have read and shared my thoughts on Jochi’s and Xin Yi’s posts and this gives me deeper understanding in Topic 2. Continue reading →

Image source: Self Before this topic, I have never heard of things like filter bubbles and echo chambers. Although fake news was not new to me, i did not realize the widespread trend of it and the serious consequences it was causing. Through this topic of in-depth researching and reading through my peer’s posts, i have gained nothing but precious knowledge. Continue reading →

  Some of my classmates’ blogs have helped me gain more insights of the assessment for the reliability and authenticity of online information.     Audrey’s blog has helped come to a realization that except for the author and purpose of online information, relevance, bias and cross-referencing can also be used to ensure the trustworthiness of online information. Continue reading →

I have started this topic with the thought of ” Is the information that I saw online is reliable?” and ” How can I evaluate the validity of the information on the internet?”. With these building thoughts, I went to read my colleague’s post to find out the answer. For Tanya’s post,  it gives me a clear thought of how is the importance of evaluating online information, apart from the fake news, we cannot overlook the danger of being scammed on the internet. Continue reading →

This week, we talked about how to check on the reliability and authenticity of online sources. To end off this topic, here is a summary of what I have learned through my own research and discussion with the fellow course mates. Luna (Self produced, 2017) Through Luna’s comment on my blog, I get to look at ‘filter bubble’ using the academic or personal interest perspective. Previously, I had only looked at it from a political or social point of view. Continue reading →