MEDIAWARE
Media education for all: digital citizens criticize and combat fake news
About Us
The MediAware project is dedicated to fostering competencies that promote active citizenship by detecting and tackling misinformation and fake news through empowering and dialogical methods. We recognise that misinformation has been present since the dawn of time, but the digital age and social media have fundamentally changed how we receive, share and absorb information. The aim of the project is to equip educators with the knowledge and skills to empower adults and young people in formal and non-formal training settings to recognise how information is produced, critically evaluate the content and make informed decisions as users and producers of information and media content.
Project Results
The MediAware Handbook: "Media, Citizenship, and Democracy" addresses the critical issue of misinformation, fake news, and active citizenship. This pedagogical handbook includes theoretical and basic concepts, training methods, tips, and exploitation guidelines to equip educators with the knowledge and skills necessary to empower their students to critically evaluate information and make informed decisions as users and producers of media content. The handbook serves as an essential tool for promoting active citizenship, addressing the challenges of the digital age and social media, and providing practical strategies to tackle the spread of fake news and misinformation. By using this guide, educators can create a safe and informed learning environment that promotes democratic values and empowers students to become responsible and engaged citizens.
The MediAware Training Kit is supported by a "Fact Checking, The Actions You Can Use," Toolbox to equip susceptible young people and adults with the skills to carry out their own fact-checking and apply what they have learned in theory. The training kit includes practical exercises and hands-on training methods, providing learners with the knowledge and techniques needed to critically evaluate media content, recognize misinformation, and fake news, and take action against it. Through the use of the toolbox, learners can engage in fact-checking activities, and put into practice the critical thinking skills they have acquired. The training kit is an essential tool for promoting media literacy and active citizenship, empowering individuals to become responsible and engaged members of society and contributing to the fight against misinformation and fake news.
The MediAware Educational Digital Hub is accessible to all and focuses on two thematic objectives: to enhance educators' understanding of misinformation and fake news mechanisms and to provide trainees with a set of resources to act against misinformation and fake news. The platform aims to raise awareness and develop knowledge on different elements related to misinformation, fake news, and active citizenship. Through interactive and engaging learning modules, the platform provides a comprehensive overview of the challenges of the digital age, equipping educators and trainees with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the complexities of the media landscape.
Project Partners
COOSS
Italy
Future In Perspective
Ireland
CFL
Sweden
iasis
Greece
ITC
Spain
Vestifex
Estonia
FCB
Belgium
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them. Project No: 2021-1-SE01-KA220-ADU-
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