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 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
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 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
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 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
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
In this seminar organized by the University of Chicago Institute of Politics, scholars from different fields discuss the psychology and mechanics underlying conspiratorial beliefs, and provide some clues for how to prevent them. How Conspiracy Theories Capture the Mind