A video that discusses how Artificial Intelligence is impacting the way disinformation is created and spread to manipulate public opinion. It also outlines importance of Media Literacy education and regulatory measures, referencing Ireland’s Online Safety and Media Regulation Act and the EU’s Digital Services Act. Please click on the link below to access the content:
In this video Dr. Oonagh O’Brien from Munster Technologic University examines the impact of digital technology on the wellbeing of children and young people. She highlights ethics and legislation relating to social media platforms and Gen AI. Content warning. Please click on the link below to access the content: Digital Technology: Big Tech, GenAI and
In this video Ciarán O’Connor for the Institute of Strategic Dialogue guides us through a case study of how false information was used to undermine confidence in the Irish local elections in June 2024. Please click on the link below to access the content: False Information and Elections – Ciarán O’Connor | Videos & Movies
In today’s digital age, information spreads fast—yet not all of it is true or trustworthy. Knowing the differences between misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation is key to thinking critically online. In the video below Ciarán O’Connor from the Institute of Strategic Dialogue discusses the disinformation ecosystem in Ireland. Please click on the link below to access
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
This interactive online resource is a set of eight units to support learners in their online information ecosystem. It is a mix of text, images, video, audio and interactive tasks. The resource can be accessed directly via the link provided or embedded in any Learning Management System compatible with SCORM. It is created for third
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
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