Recent far-right riots and violence across the UK have left many feeling fearful and unsafe. These distressing events will have affected individuals across the Further Education (FE) and Skills sector, from leaders and educators through to learners and their communities.
The widespread violence started after the spread of misinformation on social media, following an attack on a Taylor Swift-themed holiday dance class. The terrible impact of such misinformation highlights the vital role of FE and Skills professionals in helping learners to think critically, and identify truth from fiction. In his latest article for FE News, Nathan Rogan, Senior Education Advisor at the Education and Training Foundation, discusses the importance of supporting learners to develop these skills so they can better spot misinformation online.
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