- (S)TOP
- (I)nvestigate the Source
- (F)ind better coverage
- (T)race claims, quotes, and media back to the original context
Caulfield sums up this change as “Don’t CRAAP, SIFT.”
📑 Introducing SIFT, a Four Moves Acronym
Don’t CRAAP, SIFT
Mike Caulfield continues with his development of the ‘Four Moves‘ associated with fake news and web literacy. He has introduced an acronym that can be used to remember the moves: SIFT.
Dave Cormier provides a framework for learning on the internet. This is divided into four movements:
Awareness
Learning online
Making within constraints
Teaching
I remember discussed the idea of digital literacy as a series of levels a few years ago. In more recent times, I have come to wonder if what matters is being informed and whatever that might mean for users. However, Doug Belshaw would probably argue that it is about an interaction of elements, rather than a linear progression.
Other interesting posts on this topic include Ian O’Byrne’s attack on the online disinformation war and Mike Caulfield’s four moves.
In light of the Invasion of Ukraine, Abby Ohlheiser shares strategies for how to avoid sharing bad information. This includes Mike Caulfield’s SIFT method, as well as the suggestion that unless you actually know the language be mindful of sharing a particular hot-take.
In addition to this, Ohlheiser talks about the importance of being willing to clean up after yourself.
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It has been interesting to see the prevalence of information, such as the ability to follow the Russian convoy. However, it is the ease of sharing which I imagine can also have detrimental effects.