This report, commissioned by UNICEF in 2021, explores what has been learned from recent research studies about children’s experiences and outcomes relating to the internet and digital technologies. It includes a summary of best practice and what is known about this topic, suitable as a resource to inform educators, librarians and parents on this topic.
This resource contains lesson plans and worksheets developed by the Guardian Foundation which aim to empower young people to understand, critically analyse, engage with and participate in the media. It also includes resources for people with additional needs. Please click on the link below to access the content: https://theguardianfoundation.org/programmes/behind-the-headlines/secondary-teaching-resources
This collection of fact-checking briefs is a source for teachers to discuss mis/disinformation in the classroom. These briefs are based on data collected through a questionnaire sent to all members of the EDMO (European Digital Media Observatory). Please click on the link below to access the content: https://edmo.eu/fact-checking-briefs/#1645789434065-14f5328f-4517
This is an introductory guide for adult literacy and adult education practitioners who wish to build their students’ knowledge, understanding, skills and confidence in critical thinking, media and digital literacy. Co-published by 80:20 – Educating and Acting for a Better World and NALA (National Adult Literacy Agency). Please click on the link below to access
This is a six-week course that helps learners develop their critical thinking skills to enable them to better identify reliable information in news reports and to become better informed about the world in which we live. This course was developed by the University of Hong Kong and Stony Brook University and requires a log in.
The Civic Online Reasoning research-based curriculum was developed by the Stanford History Education Group. It offers lessons and assessments to help students evaluate online information that affects them, their communities, and the world. Please click on the link below to access the content: https://cor.stanford.edu/curriculum/
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.
This course empowers primary and secondary teachers to develop and implement effective whole-school approaches to foster critical thinking and tackle online disinformation through intergenerational collaboration and community engagement. Behind the course Click on the link below to access the content: https://tinyurl.com/y3w8dyd7 Behind the course: Facts4All – Schools as community hubs against disinformation is co-funded by the