Influence & Persuasion: Crash Course Media Literacy #6

This video explores the difference between advertising, public relations, and propaganda.

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Format

  • Video

Skills

  • IS.3 Evaluate Online Information

Resource (Relation)

Resource

Crash Course

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Crash Course

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BRIDGES > Privacy and Security > Privacy and Security Skills > PS.6 Recognize Online Threats

PS.6 Recognize Online Threats

Recognize and avoid suspicious links and downloads (phishing, online scams)

In My Life

I can close pop-up ads and distinguish between a credible and suspicious ad or link.

In My Work

I can mark emails as "spam" so they'll be filtered automatically in the future.

In My Education

I can learn strategies to help me identify phishing scams.

As a Teacher/Trainer

I can turn off automat image-loading settings in my email settings as a way of reducing spam.

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Connecting with Vigilance: Cyber Safety

AT&T Connected Learning

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Accounts & Passwords: Online Frauds and Scams

AT&T Connected Learning

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