Deepfakes: Can You Spot a Phony Video?

Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Subject Area

Digital Literacy and Computer Science

Grade(s)

7, 8

Overview

A doctored video of Speaker Nancy Pelosi got millions of views on social media. Deepfakes are becoming easier to make and spread, and Above the Noise is here to help people understand this new phenomenon and what to do about it. This video has an educator's guide and student viewing guide.

Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 7

DLCS18.7.10

Explain social engineering, including countermeasures, and its impact on a digital society.

UP:DLCS18.7.10

Vocabulary

  • social engineering

Knowledge

Students know:
  • the importance of protecting personal data.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • identify instances of social engineering and ways to avoid becoming a victim.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • personal data should be protected so that the information is not accessible by someone looking to exploit your information for personal gain.
Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 8

DLCS18.8.10

Analyze different modes of social engineering and their effectiveness.

UP:DLCS18.8.10

Vocabulary

  • social engineering

Knowledge

Students know:
  • social engineering is used to elicit access to information one would not normally allow.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • identify various modes of social engineering and indicate their effectiveness.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • social engineering is used to manipulate individuals into revealing personal information.
  • many modes of social engineering are used to manipulate individuals into revealing personal information.

CR Resource Type

Audio/Video

Resource Provider

PBS

License Type

Custom
https://aptv.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/above-the-noise-deep-fakes/above-the…

Custom License Type (URL)

https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/help/terms-of-use/

Accessibility

Video resources: includes closed captioning or subtitles

Approved Date

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