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By Olivia Goldhill Science reporter. Published October 18, Last updated on January 20, This article is more than 2 years old.

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School of Moscow. Batley Girls' High School. It is possible to separate out three clearly different uses of information which fall into this category: Mis-information - false information shared with no intention of causing harm Dis-information - false information shared intentionally to cause harm Mal-information - true information shared intentionally to cause harm.

Why is propaganda, misinformation and fake news important at school? This can make them reticent to take on this area of teaching and learning without a significant commitment to professional development. Even professional development programmes can go rapidly out-of-date.

It can be difficult finding a discrete slot in the school timetable where issues relating to the creation and sharing of information can be taught.