The media continues to shape the perception of reality for many people. Something as simple as a headline can sway beliefs and opinions across platforms. This phenomenon of the quick spread of news and information is also heavily influenced by the accessibility of these social media platforms. This can easily make an impact on the academic environment of students. Students and staff must somehow learn to navigate their way through "online propaganda and misinformation". The article provides ways schools can get active such as "Keeping staff up to date with new developments in information and communication technology, training them in strategies for handling propaganda, misinformation, and fake news, helping them integrate these issues into the curriculum of different subjects and leading on school-policy development and action planning in this area". By incorporating these strategies routinely, schools can minimize the chance of being influenced by such fake news sites. with this, a solid learning environment, free from the dangers of misinformation can be provided to students.
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