The Austrian Public Broadcaster (ORF) has launched a YouTube channel to engage younger audiences, featuring videos like one with experts Florian Schmidt and Jakob-Moritz Eberl, offering tips on spotting fake news and promoting media literacy in the digital age.
The Austrian Public Broadcaster (ORF) has embrace digital transformation by launching a YouTube-Channel aimed at reaching a younger audience.
In one of the ORF’s first videos on the platform, project members Florian Schmidt from APA and Jakob-Moritz Eberl from the University of Vienna give helpful tips on how to spot Fake News on social media.
The video emphasizes the importance of media literacy in today’s digital age. In line with the overall aim of ANALYSIS, Schmidt and Eberl also provide viewers with the necessary tools to spot misleading information, such as the reverse-image-search. Other tips include checking the source, evaluating the credibility of the content, and understanding the context in which the information is presented.
This initiative reflects the broadcaster’s commitment to fostering a well-informed younger generation, equipping them with the skills necessary to navigate the complexities of the modern media landscape.For anyone interested in learning more about how to detect and avoid fake news, the full video is a must-watch. You can view it here.
