2.16: Student Activities

Digital Media Literacy in the Age of Artificial Intelligence · LibreTexts

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    · Algorithm Diary (48 hours): Track your TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube recommendations over a two-day period. Examine recurring patterns in tone, topic, source, and emotional framing. Reflect on what these patterns suggest about how the platform’s algorithm understands and targets you.

    · Case Study Analysis: Select one global crisis and identify three specific algorithmic design flaws that enabled the spread of hate speech, disinformation, or coordinated manipulation. Support your analysis with evidence from reputable reporting, academic research, or investigative documentation.

    · Mini Research Reflection (400 words): Select a recent misinformation campaign and evaluate how it spread through TikTok or Facebook. Explain the mechanisms—algorithmic amplification, influencer networks, recommendation loops, or engagement-driven virality—that enabled its reach and impact.

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