How do algorithms personalize each Internet user's online experience? Learners discover the answer in the fifth installment from the digital media literacy series. They explore the concept of the filter bubble, a term used to describe how algorithms isolate people from potential perspectives and interests. 

Concepts

digital citizenship, information literacy, Media Literacy, algorithms

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Additional Tags

college and career readiness

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Instructional Ideas

• Have small groups discuss the consequences of being stuck in a filter bubble 
• Engage in a whole-class discussion about solutions for escaping the filter bubble

Classroom Considerations

• Requires speakers or computer access and headphones for each individual 

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Includes a link to a helpful text-based lesson 
• Animations and graphics aid in comprehension 

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.6.2 SL.7.2 SL.8.2 SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2