Truth Seeker: Exploring Disinformation Through Play
Awarded for completing the interactive activity based on the online game Bad News and reflecting on the dynamics of disinformation, online manipulation, and media credibility. This badge recognises your ability to identify common manipulation techniques and critically evaluate digital content.
Skills and experiences gained
This badge supports the development of:
- Critical media literacy
- Awareness of disinformation techniques
- Ethical thinking in digital environments
- Confidence in identifying and resisting manipulation online
- Reflection on personal or organisational media engagement
You have to finish 2 tasks to get the badge
Tasks
Task no.1
Evidence verified by: self-approved
Play the game Bad News from beginning to end and explore its key mechanics and manipulation strategies.
Task no.2
Evidence verified by: one activity organiser
Reflect on Your Learning. Answer a few short reflective questions, such as:
- What techniques did you use in the game to gain followers?
- Which forms of manipulation felt most powerful or dangerous, and why?
- How can this game help others better understand how fake news works?
Task no.3
Evidence verified by: one activity organiser
Apply Your Insights by choosing one of the following:
- Share one real-life example of disinformation you’ve seen online and explain which Bad News tactic it used.
- Create a short post, meme, or visual to raise awareness about manipulation online.
- Write or record a short message (video or audio) on how this game changed the way you view online information.
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