The most recent Digital News report shows new insights on digital news consumption based on a survey of over 93,000 online news consumers in 46 markets covering half of the world’s population. The material is useful for people who want to have a better understanding of the current state of digital news consumption around the
In this report, Ofcom used a variety of methods to gain an insight into the online news landscape and how people consume online news. The use of social media as people’s main route to access news blurs the boundaries between news, entertainment, and social content, which creates difficulty in thinking critically when it comes to
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 is a good resource to inform educators, librarians and parents on the best evidence on this topic. Please click on the link below to access the
These monthly briefs are a good source for teachers who want to discuss disinformation in the classroom. They provide an overview of the disinformation narratives with highest circulations in the month previous to publication. Please click on the link below to access the content:
These guidelines aim to support teachers and educators on tackling disinformation and promoting digital literacy through education and training. They offer concrete, hands-on practical support for teaching in classrooms and in similar educational settings. Whether you are looking for clear explanations of technical concepts, class-exercises for fact-checking, how to encourage ‘good’ online habits, or for
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
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 report offers a critical view through the lens of human rights, democracy and the rule of law. It begins with an introduction to AI (what it is and how it works) and to the connections between AI and education: “learning with AI” (learner-supporting, teacher-supporting and system-supporting AI), using AI to “learn about learning” (sometimes