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"Did Warren Buffett Really Asked You To Forward His Email? 5 Ways To Know. 2/13/2017 6:00:00 AM By Lisa Nielsen Share40 Fake news isn't a new thing and it isn't an internet thing. Many of us had our first experience with fake news when we were told about Santa Claus coming to town. That was followed by old wives tales. Stories that were generally told to discourage some type of behavior. Of course there was never proof. This is where, "Because I told you so" comes into play. Then there was the chain letter. If you broke the chain surely you would receive bad luck. There's also scare mail. You know that email that warns you of dangers like poisonous perfume samples or the fright mail that says if you dodn't send money somewhere something bad would happen.   The internet and social media make the spread of fake information more simple, but it has always been there. Let's take a look at a story that has been making the rounds in social media (Twitter. Facebook.) Have you seen this one? Warren Buffett is asking everyone to forward this email to a minimum of 20 people, and to ask each of those to do likewise. In three days, most people in the United States will have the message. This is an idea that should be passed around.   The BUFFETT Rule (The email goes on with a bunch of "facts" and proposes a Congressional Reform Act.) So, should this be passed on? Numerous people, like those below, thought it was worth a try.   But, was it really worth a try? No.  Here's why: If you are going to reach out to others and try to convince them to think or do something, it is your responsibility to determine if what you are asking is true, valid, and feasible. 5 Ways to Know What's True   1)  Send this to everyone you know! If the communication is urging you to forward this message to all your friends, it is generally a hoax. There are exceptions of course, but this is your first red flag. 2)   Would this person really send a chain mail/communi

With the increasing use of internet by our kids comes the risks that, if not addressed appropriately, would make this use disastrous. From online predators looming around waiting for their next victim to harassment and cyberbullying, these and several other issues are waiving a red flag for parents, teachers,and education stakeholders to take an immediate action and make digital citizenship an essential component in the curriculum. Kids need to be aware of these risks and should be taught on how to surf the net safely.

"Plickers is a powerfully simple tool that lets teachers collect real-time formative assessment data without the need for student devices"

A free and easy-access digital citizenship curriculum for K-12 with online professional development for teachers

An excellent project for primary school, and a great film for all teachers