Algorithm Quiz

What is an algorithm?

1. Data that, especially if given to a computer, will help to calculate an answer to a problem.
2. A set of instructions or rules that, especially if given to a computer, will help to calculate suggestions.
3. A set of mathematical instructions or rules that, especially if given to a computer, will help to calculate an answer to a problem.
4. Data, especially if given to a computer, will help to calculate suggestions.

What is the purpose of computer algorithms on social media?

The recommendations an algorithm makes is based on:

1. 1. your search history 2. your surfing behaviour 3. your profile 4. popularity
2. 1. your personal preferences 2. your surfing behaviour 3. cookies 4. popularity
3. 1. your search history 2. your personal preferences 3. your profile 4. popularity
4. 1. your search history 2. your surfing behaviour 3. what people with a similar profile like 4. gender/age and interests

Which one do you think is most effective for suitable recommendations?

What is a filter bubble?

What are the benefits and drawbacks of a filter bubble?

How can you escape filter bubbles?

1. You can't escape it.
2. Use different browsers.
3. Using a VPN
4. Incognito browswers

Was there something new you learned today? If yes, what did you learn?

21st century skills:

are useful to learn

shouldn't be learned through English as a subject

Fit perfectly in English classes (the internet is international)

are confusing

Well done all!