Casting the Net is a new youth-led audio series hosted by teens for teens exploring the breadth and depth of our online worlds. In each episode, we cast the net wide to learn about the opportunities and challenges the internet brings, and hear from experts from around the globe. The series focusses on topics that
The goal of the European YouVerify! project is to address the crucial challenges brought by disinformation and help young people develop both knowledge and know-how to make the difference daily between genuine and manipulated images and videos. On the website you can find quizzes, fake news games, the we verify plugin and teaching resources. Click
CORE is a knowledge platform that aims to explore the experiences of children and young people in digital communication spaces and the effects of technological changes on children and young people. It provides a holistic overview of the current research landscapes and enables access to empirical data for re-analysis. It also offers a range of
This 13-minute long video from Barnardos Online Safety Programme is designed for 8-12 year olds to ‘think smart’ about the information they read and the people they meet on the internet. Includes a worksheet and powerpoint for teachers. Click on the link below to access the content: http://barnardos.twbdev.com/learning-development/training/online-safety-programme/for-schools/t-for-think-smart
On this page users can find examples of false information/news that have been assessed and debunked by the fact-checking team at the Journal. Click on the link below to access the content: https://www.thejournal.ie/factcheck/news/