Webinar: Misinformation on social media: what parents need to know
The digital era has brought unprecedented access to information into our homes, even into our pockets.
We live in a digital world where information is constantly at our fingertips. But, with this endless stream of unfiltered data, it's become harder than ever to know what's genuinely trustworthy, reliable, and accurate.
This webinar asks the question: how can we support our young people as they are exposed to misinformation online?
As their brains are still developing, young people’s capacity for critical thought has yet to reach its full potential. Separating fact from fiction can become a difficult task in the face of advertisements, social media posts and articles that target them directly.
Our expert panel will explain how misinformation affects the brain, offer practical advice on ways to support young people to reduce their exposure and manage risks, and share valuable research findings on the benefits and costs of social media on young minds. A live Q&A will follow the presentations.
Meet our speakers:
- Professor Ullrich Ecker: a world-leading expert on human memory and the effects of misinformation on reasoning and decision making.
- PhD candidate Rigel Paciente: a researcher at The Kids investigating the impacts of social media, including TikTok, on young people, especially within the LGBTQIA+ community.
- Dr Ezra Kneebone: a researcher monitoring The Kids' cyber safety app for parents, Beacon.
The webinar will feature a parent's perspective and be facilitated by Embrace Co-Director Professor Jeneva Ohan.
Email embrace@thekids.org.au if you have any questions.