Is TikTok the New Search Engine?

While preparing for this week’s Information Literacy lesson related to online research, I did my own search and found an education blog post titled, “ How Gen Z is using TikTok to search for information and what it means for information literacyLinks to an external site.” by Professor and Librarian Elizabeth Brookbank.

*Keep in mind the Brookbank source is a blog post because this relates to ACCURACY and PURPOSE when evaluating sources (CRAAP Test). Ask questions like: Does the language or tone seem biased or balanced? and Is the information fact? opinion? propaganda?

*Keep the author’s titles in mind because they relate to AUTHORITY when evaluating sources. According to the CRAAP Test, asking questions like: What are the author’s credentials or organizational affiliations? or Is the author qualified to write on the topic? help you make decisions about the overall online source when doing research.

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Some of the key points of her blog post

· Because more students are using social media (TikTok) to search for information instead of using search engines,

· educators should

· 1) understand how young people are using social media platforms to gather information, and

· 2) develop and adapt strategies for promoting critical thinking and information literacy skills.

In the blog post from above, Prof. Brookbank refers to New York Times article, “ For Gen Z, TikTok Is the New Search Engine Download For Gen Z, TikTok Is the New Search Engine” by Kalley Huang, a technology reporter in San Francisco, who covers youth and technology (Again, AUTHORITY).

For this discussion board assignment, you will answer questions related to Huang’s TikTok article. (Feel free to read Prof. Brookbank’s blog postLinks to an external site. as well for more context.)

Instructions

· Read the NY Times article here: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/16/technology/gen-z-tiktok-search-engine.htmlLinks to an external site. (If you don’t have a subscription or have used all your free articles, download the PDF here —> For Gen Z, TikTok Is the New Search Engine – The New York Times Article.pdf Download For Gen Z, TikTok Is the New Search Engine – The New York Times Article.pdf)

· Answer the following questions:

1. Identify your generation name, or common label, so your peers know what perspective you bring to the discussion. (Feel free to use this link for Generation NamesLinks to an external site. .)

2. What is some misinformation, assumption, or other falsity you’ve heard about your generation? (This can be from the Internet, social media, or real-life experiences.)

3. For each below, give the first resource, tool, app, person, etc. you would personally use to find out more information. – What or who would I go to for information about ____?

A. New Restaurants in your Local Area

B. Out-of-State Trip Ideas

C. Psychology Research Paper

D. Editing an Image to Erase the Background

E. Car Insurance Companies as a New Driver

4. How do you think TikTok’s short video format influences the way information is presented and consumed compared to traditional search engines like Google?

5. The article discusses that the algorithm-driven, content recommendation systems of social media raise concerns about the accuracy and reliability of the information shared. Do you think the personalized approach to content delivery enhances or limits consumers’ use of social media for information gathering? Why or why not?

6. Think about your personal social media use. How do you determine if the information you view is accurate? What questions come to mind? What are some “red flags” that let you know the information is “fake news?”

7. Create a discussion question related to the article of your OWN for your peers to answer.

Part 2

Chapter 9 Prompt …In a minimum of 250 words, enter some reflections about child development. (5 points)

Think back to when you or your children were preteens. Share examples of behavior that was consistent with three of the following developmental theories:

· Deductive reasoning

· Imaginary audience

· Personal fable

· Postconventional moral reasoning

· Ego identity and/or role confusion

Chapter 10 Prompt …How does groupthink work? Think about a time you were part of a group where you felt pressure to agree with the majority, even if you had doubts or a different idea. Describe that situation briefly. Then, based on what you have learned about groupthink, discuss what factors might have contributed to this pressure and what could have been done differently to encourage more diverse perspectives and critical thinking within the group. (5 points)

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