Connected is an educational resource specifically designed for teachers of the Junior Cycle Digital Media Literacy Short Course who wish to explore Online Wellbeing; News, Information and Problems of False Information; Big Data and the Data Economy; and My Rights Online. It aims to empower young people to be effective, autonomous and safe users of technology and online
The Media & Learning Association (MLA) is an international association to promote the use of media to enhance innovation and creativity in teaching and learning. Its video library page includes conferences and webinars on Media Literacy. Please click on the link below to access the content: Video Library – Media and Learning Association
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
#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
This is a resource sharing platform that aims to explore the experiences of children and young people in digital communication spaces and the effects that technological changes have on children and young people. It provides a holistic overview of the current research landscapes and enables access to empirical data for re-analysis. It also offers a
Barnardos is a children’s charity that protects and supports children and young people in Ireland. Their mission is to transform the lives of vulnerable children because childhood lasts a lifetime. Barnardos’ website includes resources to support children, young people and parents with life’s challenges. It includes a section on protecting and safeguarding children online that
This is Ireland’s fact-checking website. Users can find examples of false information/news that have been assessed and debunked by the fact-checking team at the Journal. Click on the link below to access the content: https://www.thejournal.ie/factcheck/news/