Yoodle 🇨🇦What’s the best way to deal with disinformation campaigns? Disinfo campaigns seem like a serious problem, and imo are responsible for a lot of the political instability we see today. But I don’t see any good way to prevent them. One option is censorship, but that can backfire and is easily abused. Another option is user verification, but most implementations of that sound like a privacy nightmare. So what do we do? Are there any good solutions?
Drew Scott Daniels@chimpchomp teach basic literacy properly, and then critical thinking. I was amazed to learn how many people don’t read even close to all the words, and read most larger words wrong. Emotional ratings, and easier access to trusted information would be nice for those that have those skills. I personally enjoy local journalism that’s missing most other places in the world.
@drewdaniels thanks for your input. Those stats about the literacy rates in kids are pretty depressing. I didn’t realize the situation was that dire. I wonder what the relevant canadian stats would look like
@chimpchomp I hope much better as school funding is generally a lot better. Things like PISA results are better give me a positive feeling about literacy here.
We have a problem with staffing for rural schools, and high speed access to Internet which might help bring better education.
We have a problem with staffing for rural schools, and high speed access to Internet which might help bring better education.
@drewdaniels internet is definitely helpful but I think we should resist the impulse to digitize everything about our education system. The most you can distract yourself with pen and paper is by doodling, whereas with a computer you can get distracted by watching YouTube in class or something. But anyway that’s off topic
@chimpchomp I agree. I’m maybe overly hopeful widespread Internet will help with staffing by increasing tele-education.
The book Smartest Kids in the World argues (with evidence) against technology, and for funding high paid teachers with credentialing and testing.
The standardized testing debates are concerning. We need standards, and they need to be equitable and fair.
Manitoba is a leader on standards for teachers in North America. Poverty’s causing low scores. Food programs will help.
The book Smartest Kids in the World argues (with evidence) against technology, and for funding high paid teachers with credentialing and testing.
The standardized testing debates are concerning. We need standards, and they need to be equitable and fair.
Manitoba is a leader on standards for teachers in North America. Poverty’s causing low scores. Food programs will help.