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Social media - fake news, filter bubbles and sharing wisely!

Updated Monday, 6 February 2023

Meet Frank and travel with him on his adventures through the (sometimes foggy) realms of social media. Explore sharing, filter bubbles and fake news- maybe you can learn from Frank's mistakes with the help of Josie Long.

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