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| Senior Planet from AARP hosts two insightful webinars about why people believe false information and how to spot fake news. The Misinformation Landscape Wednesday, October 20 at 2:00 p.m. ET Identify types of misleading, inaccurate and false information online and explore the different ways that people use emotions to manipulate us into believing something is true. Learn how to use key fact-checking and verification skills for identifying misinformation. LEARN MORE Explore Tech: How to Spot Fake News Tuesday, October 26 at 3:00 p.m. ET Have you heard the term “fake news”? In the digital age, anyone can publish anything on the internet. This lecture will uncover the many types of “fake news”. Learn the importance of evaluating your news sources, identifying false information, and fact-checking what you consume online. LEARN MORE All webinars are FREE and held on Zoom. You do not need a Zoom account, but you must register in order to participate. Explore all our free offerings by visiting Senior Planet from AARP online, where you can join a community of seniors who are Aging with Attitude. Want to find more events? Visit the AARP Virtual Community Center, offering interactive online events and classes designed for learning, self-improvement and fun. |
 Senior Planet from AARP delivers award-winning training programs that are designed to help older adults understand and effectively use technology to achieve targeted outcomes in their social connectedness, health, civic engagement, financial security and creative expression.Learn more on seniorplanet.org Have tech questions? Call the Senior Planet national hotline to get your tech questions answered at 888–713–3495 |