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The Fifth Estate Inside Incel: Alek Minassian and online misogyny
It was characterized as the actions of a lone wolf — the van attack in Toronto last spring. But was it really? Alek Minassian is accused of committing one of the largest mass killings in Canadian history. Before the attack, a post appeared on Minassian's Facebook account that said "the Incel Rebellion has already begun." The term "incel" is an ...
- 2019
- 00:22:01
- 15-17
- Added on: 09/29/2020
The Fifth Estate The Deepfake
AI-manipulated video has become so sophisticated that words can literally be put into people's mouths...and it's virtually impossible to tell the difference. Mark Kelley explores how it's done and its profound implications. It's not all fun and games, however. The U.S. Defence Department is looking at how to protect itself against the "weaponization" of this creation.
- 2018
- 00:22:49
- 13-14
- Added on: 09/24/2020
The Fifth Estate The journalists fighting fake news: The Lie Detectors
The Fifth Estate checks in with journalists fighting fake news around the world. They tell us how they’re doing it and reveal what consequences they face.
- 2018
- 00:09:34
- 13-14
- Added on: 09/09/2020
The Fifth Estate The war over truth: New York Times vs. Donald Trump
Donald Trump's attacks on the media are fierce and frequent. It's a war. On one side, The New York Times, CNN and other news agencies — and on the other, U.S. President Donald Trump. Both sides believe the future of democracy is at stake.
- 2018
- 00:09:08
- 13-14
- Added on: 09/03/2020
The Men Who Made Us Spend The Men Who Made Us Spend, Episode 3
Jacques Peretti reveals how the lessons learned from selling to children were used to make child-like consumers of us all. Episode 3 of 3.
- 2014
- 00:48:21
- 13-14
- Added on: 07/07/2020
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My World Media Literacy What is news? Must-See
With so much talk of fake news, why is it important to have real, trustworthy news sources? In this video, Radzi goes behind the scenes at the BBC to show how the news is made and how journalists work.
- 2020
- 00:03:41
- 13-14
- Added on: 05/06/2020
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My World Media Literacy My World Media Literacy: Professional Development Introduction
Are your students ready to embark on a media literacy journey? The My World media literacy program, brought to you by the BBC, is the perfect tool to teach students about the importance of being a responsible consumer of news, and promises to provide a measurable impact to your students learning decision-making and overall ability to form their own opinions. ...
- 2020
- 00:04:34
- 13-14
- Added on: 05/06/2020
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My World Media Literacy How do journalists find the news?
When making the news, journalists have to do a lot of research to find a good story. Social media and the internet have sped up the process, but journalists still have to consider where to find their sources, what questions to ask, and whether or not they can trust their sources. Then, they gather information such as interviews, videos and ...
- 2020
- 00:02:47
- 13-14
- Added on: 05/06/2020
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My World Media Literacy Different perspectives
Journalists are responsible for showing a whole range of opinions, so that people have reliable information to help them decide what to think for themselves. President Putin's rule of Russia is something that divides public opinion. This video shows how journalists include different points of view, providing background and context to reflect the full story.
- 2020
- 00:04:25
- 13-14
- Added on: 05/06/2020
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My World Media Literacy Getting the news right
On June 3, 2019, there was a violent attack on the streets of Khartoum, the capital of Sudan. More than 100 people were killed. There were no official records of what happened, but we spoke to a team of BBC journalists who were able to find and verify hundreds of videos filmed on phones, and hold those responsible to account. ...
- 2020
- 00:05:31
- 13-14
- Added on: 05/06/2020
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My World Media Literacy Who decides?
Everything you see, read and hear on the news is based on decisions, because there simply isn't enough space to report everything happening in the world. Have you ever thought about who makes those decisions, and why? What roles do people play in the process – and how much do computer algorithms have to answer for?
- 2020
- 00:02:32
- 13-14
- Added on: 05/06/2020
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My World Media Literacy Who's your source?
When journalists begin researching a news story they rely on many different types of sources, such as articles, historical documents, news reports and people. Each of these sources must be trustworthy, and when interviewing people, journalist must look through the lens of understanding motivation and whether the person can be a trustworthy source. This video will show how BBC journalists ...
- 2020
- 00:07:44
- 13-14
- Added on: 05/06/2020
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My World Media Literacy Where do you find your news?
News can be gathered and consumed from so many different places – online, newspapers, radio, TV. Whatever your preference, you need to take into account whether you can trust the source. This video will provide tips that you can use to find news from trustworthy news sources.
- 2020
- 00:02:39
- 13-14
- Added on: 05/06/2020
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My World Media Literacy What about social media?
Social media is such a powerful source for today’s news. This video talks about social media, explores how to determine when it's ok to share news, and what makes a story go viral. Host Radzi will also take viewers through a technical exercise of how to spot deep fake news.
- 2020
- 00:06:05
- 13-14
- Added on: 05/06/2020
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My World Media Literacy Why does the news keep changing?
Developing news stories happen when news stories grow and change over time. It is important to report on new facts or themes when they emerge. The 2019 wildfires in Australia provide the backdrop for this video, as we follow the news reports of the devastation and uncover the different sources reported on how the fires started.
- 2020
- 00:02:47
- 13-14
- Added on: 05/06/2020
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My World Media Literacy How do journalists earn our trust?
Every day, journalists work hard to maintain the trust of their readers and viewers. The most important way to do this is through accurate reporting and complete transparency. But when reported information is found to be wrong, it is the responsibility of the journalists to update and correct it quickly and be open and transparent. In today’s world, misinformation can ...
- 2020
- 00:03:04
- 13-14
- Added on: 05/06/2020
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News in Review - April 2020 Covid-19: Pandemic, Fear and Precautions
It's being compared to the largest pandemic in history, the Spanish flu of 1918, which infected a third of the world’s population. Novel Coronavirus or Covid-19 is a new strain of flu sweeping the planet, which causes severe respiratory illness. The World Health Organisation has put the global fatality rate for coronavirus as high as 3.4 percent. The outbreak started ...
- 2020
- 00:20:52
- 13-14
- Added on: 05/06/2020
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CBC Kids News Deepfake videos explained
Did he really just say that? Probably not, if what we know about deepfake videos is true. Deepfake videos are videos that make it look like somebody is saying or doing something, when they never actually did. They’re usually made with a kind of artificial intelligence technology that makes it possible to turn a still photograph into a moving avatar. ...
- 2019
- 00:04:19
- 9-12
- Added on: 03/24/2020
Panorama Smartphones: The Dark Side
People are all increasingly glued to their smart phones and consumed by social media, but why? Panorama reporter Hilary Andersson tracks down tech insiders who reveal how social-media companies have deliberately developed habit-forming technology to get people hooked. A former Facebook manager tells the programme: 'Their goal is to addict you and then sell your time' and the creator of ...
- 2018
- 00:29:07
- 13-14
- Added on: 03/05/2020
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News in Review - December 2019 Disinformation: Chasing Down the Online Lies
Fake news, also called disinformation or misinformation, is a term we hear over and over again. But what is fake news, exactly, and how can we spot it? Disinformation usually appears on social media sites like Facebook and Twitter or may be sent via messaging apps. But misleading information or so called "fake news" often unravels with a little digging. ...
- 2019
- 00:15:27
- 13-14
- Added on: 01/30/2020
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News in Review - September 2019 Online Distortion: Is Canada Facing Election Interference?
As we move towards a federal election this fall, many voters will be influenced by what they read online. And much of that is misinformation, distortion and sadly, fake news. Canada is not immune to election interference. In fact, experts say we're already being targeted. CBC's Adrienne Arsenault seeks out those who have been tracking the threat to find out ...
- 2019
- 00:15:23
- 13-14
- Added on: 09/05/2019
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Bitesize Space Science Waves and communication
Jon Chase demonstrates how electromagnetic waves are used in communication using an infra-red remote control and an outside TV broadcast. He discusses how television broadcast uses microwaves to communicate between Earth and satellites in space. Jon describes and performs a rap about the electromagnetic spectrum and the different types of waves. Teacher notes: The class could use the rap to ...
- 2014
- 00:03:50
- 15-17
- Added on: 09/03/2019
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How to Think Like a Computer Bias and Reliability
The concept of bias is explained through everyday activities. A teenage girl, Ada, asks her friend Computer Head (CH) an everyday question which is open to bias. She then looks at the results obtained from search engines and how some sites can be biased. Teacher notes: You could use this video to discuss what we can look for when using ...
- 2016
- 00:03:00
- 13-14
- Added on: 09/03/2019
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The Secret Life of Canada Shout Out to Bernelda Wheeler
Meet Bernelda Wheeler, the "First Lady of Indigenous Broadcasting in Canada". The broadcaster, journalist, actor and activist inspired a generation of Indigenous journalists.View the Secret Life of Canada curriculum package
- 2019
- 00:03:26
- 13-14
- Added on: 09/03/2019
The National Sports Illustrated's burkini cover: exploitation or representation?
The 2019 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition features supermodel Halima Aden wearing a burkini on the cover. The National's Pop Panel breaks down the complex values at play.
- 2019
- 00:11:15
- 13-14
- Added on: 07/23/2019
