Although children and young people today grow up with computers, cell phones and the Internet, they often find it difficult to critically assess information from the Internet and evaluate online sources.
Information literacy on the Internet needs to be learned and practiced - regardless of whether it is about recognizing advertising in an app or finding and correctly assessing content from Wikipedia, YouTube or Twitter for school use. The Internet offers an overwhelming wealth of information - and not all of it is true!
10 tips on information literacy for children and young people.
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Personal information is secret!
Home address, cell phone number, passwords, etc. are none of strangers' business. If possible, use an anonymous nickname instead of your real name. Don't give passwords to friends either.
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Not everything on the internet is true!
Be suspicious of claims you find online. It is often not clear where information or photos come from - if in doubt, compare them with other sources (including books!). Many chain letters in WhatsApp are completely fictitious.
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Not every person is who they say they are!
It's easy to hide your true identity on the Internet. That's why it's important to listen to your own gut feeling! It's better to be suspicious and question things twice or break off contact.
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There's nothing for free!
Despite what people like to say: no one has anything to give away on the Internet! Be careful with inexpensive offers or great competitions - these are often internet scams.
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Copyrights must be respected!
Offering and reusing music, videos and software is prohibited without the consent of the authors - there is a risk of a fine of up to several thousand euros! Only use music, photos and videos that you are allowed to use free of charge (e.g. with a Creative Commons license) or your own material.
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The right to your own image applies to everyone!
The distribution of photos or videos that portray others unfavorably is not permitted. So ask those pictured beforehand whether they agree to publication.
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Sources are a must!
Would you like to use parts of text (“small quotes”) from other authors? Always make it clear that it is not your own work and cite the relevant sources.
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Make blind dates safe!
Meet online friends for the first time using only the 3 Ls: noise, light, people! Choose a public, bright place and let someone know where you are.
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Pay attention to your image online!
Build your own good reputation on the Internet - you can decide for yourself what you want others to find about you! Regularly check what is online about you and remove inappropriate content.
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Advertising is often difficult to recognize!
Whether in apps, social networks or Google search results: advertising is often well disguised on the Internet! Be critical and question e.g. B. also why your favorite YouTuber thinks these pants are so great.
Source: Saferinternet / Everything about the topic: Information literacy
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