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The Role of Video Games for Developing Participatory Culture and Media Literacy
Participatory culture, characterized by low barriers to artistic expression and civic engagement, is increasingly vital in a network society. This is true for media literacy as well, which involves critical engagement with media content and environme... -
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Checkbot: Championing Media Literacy Online
In the digital age, media literacy is not just a skill but a necessity. Recognizing this, our Checkbot project, has taken a significant leap in educating the online populace. Hosted on popular platforms like Facebook and Instagram, Checkbot has succe... -
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Young People in the Internet Age: Cybersecurity Challenges and Learning How to Use Internet Safely
Despite the amount of useful information that can be found in cyberspace, the dangers or potential threats that can be found there should not be overlooked. Even with very careful monitoring and filtering of online content, there is still a risk of b... -
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Ukraine Solidarity Response Initiative: Empowering Communities and Countering Disinformation
USRI aims to counter war-related disinformation and support affected communities through innovative and diverse interventions and by establishing international and agile response teams from various sectors. This initiative was first launched during t... -
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How to Recognize and Handle Online Trolling?
Trolls are an online phenomenon whose definition is constantly changing and expanding.In the past, trolls were associated with frustrated individuals - often anonymous or using fake profiles - who derive their fun from other people in the online spac... -
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Why Is Media Literacy Important in Schools?
All this has changed our way of life. We get information mainly via the Internet. Whether we like it or not, everything we listen to or read affects our behaviour, decisions, worldview and preferences, particularly affecting school-age children and t... -
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Cybersecurity Challenges in Lithuania: An Interview with an Expert About Staying Safe from Phishing to Disinformation
Finally, cyber security is an important part of national security. Essential infrastructures, such as energy, transport, and communication, depend on the functioning of the Internet and digital technologies, therefore it is necessary to ensure that t... -
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Food – Disinformation Topic of Opportunity in N. Macedonia
How can they persuade you that your food is bad and that your leaders are to be blamed? Well, by lying to you about it and about the process of growing it – the agriculture. You all know your food. You consume it every day. You also know that it is v... -
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Fact-Checking Fundamentals: Essential Source Analysis Tools for Everyone
Every day, we're bombarded with news and information from countless sources. Some of it is accurate and reliable, but much of it is misleading or biased. To navigate safely in this sea of information, we need robust tools that help us determine which... -
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Spotting Fake Media: The Essential Image and Video Analysis Tools You Need
Visual content is the most popular type of content on social media, making it a prime target for manipulation. Disinformation using altered images and videos can mislead audiences and distort reality for nefarious purposes. To combat this, image and...
