In this video Dr. Catherine Baker from Dublin City University explains how social media recommender algorithms work. It will help learners be more aware of how their social media content is delivered. Please click on the link below to access the content: Recommender Algorithms and Social Media | Videos & Movies on Vimeo
Scanarix is a multilingual serious game on media and information literacy for ages 10+. It exists as an offline quest-based game and a web-based version in English, Ukrainian and Greek. Scenario-based gameplay helps players explore contemporary media challenges (AI-generated content, visibility mechanisms, narrative framing and the political economy of attention). Please click on the link
Coimisiún na Meán and the Data Protection Commission have produced 5 essential tips for teens to navigate AI safely. This resource is available for download, and is a useful point for discussions around the use of AI in the classroom. Please click on the link below to access the content: SID-2026-Infographic-EN.pdf
Information is everywhere and sometimes it can be difficult to judge how accurate or reliable information is. Printable posters in English and Irish with Be Media Smart Tips. Posters available for the general public and for children and young people labelled ‘FOR SCHOOLS’ with text slightly amended for primary school students. Please click on the
This co-created activity workbook supports the development of competencies to ensure users can engage with digital technologies in a critical, collaborative and creative way, and to understand the impact disinformation can have on our ability to empathise with one another. Developed by AONTAS, Ireland’s National Adult Learning Organisation. Please click on the link below to
This printable handbook explains eight common mistakes people make when collecting and interpreting data: Selection Bias, Regression to the Mean, Correlation and Causation, Clustering Illusion, Gambler’s Fallacy, Base Rate Fallacy, Survivorship Bias and Simpson’s Paradox. Please click on the link below to access the content: https://critikid.com/worksheets/printable-data-analysis-handbook
This worksheet explains how scientists use the words facts, laws, and theories. It’s designed for middle school and up, but can also work for any older kids (or adults) who want to talk about science more precisely. An answer key is included. Please click on the link below to access the content: https://critikid.com/worksheets/facts-laws-theories
EUROPOL have developed a collection of downloadable materials to help teachers bring cyber safety lessons to life, both in and out of the game. These ready-to-use resources make it easy to guide students through the Cyber Defenders experience while linking gameplay to real-world online safety practices. Roblox is a popular platform among young users, with