Trollfactory is another resource to help teach about misinformation online

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Source: Troll Factory

I’m pretty apprehensive on sharing this site. It was designed to teach people on how social media can be used to enrage others, but the language and themes are very inappropriate for 10 graders and below. Juniors and Seniors may see value in the site, but I would get parental permission first.

That being said, teachers could use the site to gather materials and information on how social media is used to influence others.

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