This is a 5-minute game that helps protect people against COVID-19 misinformation. You’ll learn about some of the most common strategies used to spread false and misleading information about the virus. Understanding these tricks allows you to resist them the next time you come across them online. You can also access a study that explains
Very Verified is an online course on Media Literacy that aims to help people evaluate the information flows in their daily lives and equip them with skills they can use to recognize disinformation and propaganda. Please click on the link below to access the content: https://veryverified.eu/
The Media & Learning Association (MLA) is an international association set up to promote and stimulate the use of media as a way to enhance innovation and creativity in teaching and learning across all levels of education in Europe. On its video library page, users can find a resourceful depository of conferences and webinars on
This report provides the findings of a study on Media and Information Literacy (MIL) that was conducted in support of the work of the Committee of experts on quality journalism in the digital age (MSI-JOQ), as well as a series of recommendations from the authors of the study to be considered by member states and
MyDigiSkills helps people to better understand their level of digital skills based on knowledge, skills and attitude in each of the five areas of the European Digital Competence Framework for Citizens, known as DigComp. It takes around 20 minutes to complete, and people get a report on their levels of digital skills at the end. Please
This report by Ofcom examines adults’ media literacy in the UK. Ofcom’s definition of media literacy is ‘the ability to use, understand and create media and communications in a variety of contexts’. The report is a reference document for industry, stakeholders and the general public. Please click on the link below to access the content:
This special report by CNN explores how Finland is tackling the disinformation problem by developing a multi-pronged, cross-sector approach to prepare citizens of all ages for the complex digital landscape of today and tomorrow. Please click on the link below to access the content: https://edition.cnn.com/interactive/2019/05/europe/finland-fake-news-intl/
Based on a research project carried out in Japan, China, Cameroon, Uganda, Italy, al-Quds, Ireland, Chile, and Brazil, this comic book tells the story of how older people use smartphones, and how experiences of mid-to-later-life are both impacting and being impacted by the uptake of these devices. Download the report in PDF format