Abstract
Studies show that older adults read more fake news than any other age group. They also have the highest percentage of voter turnout, and their numbers are growing every day. We need to develop best practices for teaching this population to discern fact from fiction online, particularly in the areas of politics and health. My research summarizes existing efforts to teach older people digital literacy and makes recommendations for further progress.
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Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
Public Policy and Public Perspectives on Aging
KEYWORDS
Digital, Media, Literacy, Fake News, Older Adults
Digital Media
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