Can you always tell whether an image is real? Why do some posts spread so quickly? And what makes certain headlines impossible to ignore?
These were just some of the questions explored by students during the MILES workshops at IGS Bovenden. Instead of simply talking about misinformation, students actively analysed online content, discussed AI-generated images, investigated clickbait strategies and reflected on how social media algorithms shape the information they see every day.
What made the workshops particularly engaging was the interactive approach. Students worked together, shared their own online experiences and challenged each other’s assumptions. Rather than looking for the “right” answers, they learned to ask the right questions—a key skill for navigating today’s digital world.
The workshops also showed how curious young people are about digital media. Given the opportunity to explore current topics in an open and practical way, they quickly connected the learning activities with situations they encounter in their everyday lives.
For us, this confirmed an important lesson: media literacy is not just about recognising misinformation. It’s about developing the confidence to question information, think critically and make informed decisions online.
These workshops were organised as part of BUPNET’s contribution to the Erasmus+ project MILES, helping students strengthen media literacy, critical thinking and resilience against misinformation.
