5.1.D.2 - Algorithms and Filter Bubbles/Echo Chambers
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Practice Questions
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Define what an algorithm is.
💡 Hint: Think about how you would give directions to someone.
What is a filter bubble?
💡 Hint: Consider the idea of bubbles in real life and how they can isolate.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary purpose of algorithms on digital platforms?
💡 Hint: Consider how you interact with social media or streaming services.
True or False: Filter bubbles only affect news articles, not social media posts.
💡 Hint: Think about how algorithms work across platforms.
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Challenge Problems
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Create a campaign strategy that encourages users to recognize their filter bubbles and seek diverse perspectives online.
💡 Hint: Consider effective modes of engagement, like interactive content or persuasive messaging.
Analyze a current event through the lens of filter bubbles and echo chambers. How might the presentation of this event vary across different media outlets?
💡 Hint: Think critically about the sources you choose to explore this event.
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