Year 7 - Computing
The credibility of sources
Using media to gain support for a cause
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Unit Summary
During this unit, pupils develop their understanding of information technology and digital literacy skills. They will use the skills learnt across the unit to create a blog post about a real-world cause that they would like to gain support for.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to evaluate the credibility of online sources to help you with your own work.
Key Notes
- Digital content should be analysed for credibility
- Checking the author, source, purpose, date and facts is used to evaluate the credibility of online sources.
Vocabulary To Learn
- source: where information comes from, such as from a website, a book, a person, or any other place where information is found
- credibility: how trustworthy or believable a source of information is; a credible source is one that is reliable and accurate
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- All information that is found on the internet is true.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Describe the system or process from this lesson in clear steps.
Digital content should be analysed for credibility. Checking the author, source, purpose, date and facts is used to evaluate the credibility of online sources.
2. Define this computing term and give one practical example. 'source'
where information comes from, such as from a website, a book, a person, or any other place where information is found. Add one real device or system example to prove understanding.
3. Correct this common computing misconception.
Mistake: All information that is found on the internet is true. Correction: Anyone can create a website. Check who wrote it, when and if the facts are correct. Don't believe everything you see without checking first!
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