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Parent Guide

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Learning Overview

Learning Objective

To produce credible public-facing content to professional standards, and to evaluate the role of citizen journalism in accountability.

Learning Focus

Examine how citizen reporting holds power to account and fills gaps in coverage, alongside its risks such as unverified claims and legal exposure.
Research, create and share content responsibly, applying verification and ethical standards.

Success Criteria

I know that reliable information can help me make smart choices about school, work, and life.
I know that I can help others by showing them how to check and use information responsibly.
I can develop informed views about what is happening in the world, so I can play an active role as a citizen.
I can find and responsibly share credible information, and challenge information that is unsafe or unreliable.
I can use creative and technical skills to produce and share media content for different audiences and purposes.
I can make good judgements about when, and how, to use AI.

Learning Domain

Domain 2 - Being Empowered.