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Audience: General Public

Supporting Quality Journalism through MIL

This report presents the findings of a study on Media and Information Literacy (MIL) which looks at quality journalism in the digital age, it provides a framework for MIL, the results from an online survey, as well as a series of recommendations. This is a Council of Europe study.  Please click on the link below

MyDigiSkills

MyDigiSkills is a quiz that 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

Adults’ Media Use and Attitudes Report (2022)

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:

#ForYou: A Game about Algorithms

#ForYou is a card-based pattern-matching game that helps young people aged 13-18 to understand the role that algorithms play in their online and offline lives, and the value of their personal information to companies that use those algorithms. The game is designed to be delivered either in school or in community spaces such as homework

Finland and the War on Fake News

This 2019 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/

Artificial Intelligence and Education, A critical View through the Lens of Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law

This 2022 report offers a critical view through the lens of human rights, democracy and the rule of law with a focus on AI (what it is and how it works) and to reveal the connections between AI and education, with some key challenges for AI and education. This is a report by the Council

Anthropology of Smartphones and smart Ageing

This research, complimented by comic book stories, tells the story of how older people use smartphones.  It highlights how experiences of mid to later life are both impacting and being impacted by the uptake of these devices. Based on a research project carried out in Japan, China, Cameroon, Uganda, Italy, al-Quds, Ireland, Chile, and Brazil.

Casting the Net

Casting the Net is a youth-led audio series hosted by teens for teens exploring the breadth and depth of our online worlds. In each episode, young people 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