Families play a vital role in encouraging young people to think critically about the information they encounter daily. The MILES project connects schools and homes, building resilience against misinformation and creating a shared culture of curiosity, dialogue and critical thinking.…
Several partners have successfully launched webinars reaching teachers, experts, civil society and local authorities. These online events are designed to bridge the gap between educational practice and policy, ensuring that the findings and tools developed in MILES are shared, discussed,…
Now that the MILES platform is available in all partner languages, the project is entering a crucial new phase: piloting the training course with teachers and teacher trainees across Europe. But why do we place such an emphasis on this…
Exciting progress in the MILES project! Our online platform is launching soon in all partner languages, piloting with teachers is about to start, and a new media literacy self-assessment tool is ready. Next up: co-designed workshops with students and families!…
In today’s data-driven world, understanding data is no longer optional – it’s essential! From making informed decisions to combating misinformation, data literacy gives us the tools to navigate the information age with confidence. Discover why data literacy is important, how…
The MILES team is excited to launch the MILES – MIL and PRE-BUNKING approaches for critical thinking in the education sector training course! In today’s information age, distinguishing truth from falsehood is crucial. Our course is designed to help teachers…
Our Romanian partner, Asociatia LSDGC, successfully hosted an inspiring training event for MILES trainers, bringing together 23 participants from 11 partner organisations in 10 EU countries! Over three dynamic days, participants engaged in lectures, discussions and interactive activities, diving deep…
We’re delighted to announce the MILES International Workshop for Trainers and Teachers, to be held in January 2025! This event will be a cornerstone of our mission to empower educators in the fight against disinformation. During the workshop, participants will…
A key milestone in the MILES project is the creation and refinement of training materials to combat disinformation in education. This effort is based on a dual approach: analysing existing data and best practices, while actively developing innovative resources tailored…
In today’s digital landscape, the spread of disinformation poses significant challenges for educators. Teachers, students, and parents alike are often unequipped to navigate the flood of fake news and manipulative narratives permeating the online world. This growing vulnerability has placed…
To build resilience to disinformation and promote critical thinking, we recommend: Improving teacher training: Developing comprehensive professional development programmes focused on media and data literacy (MIL). Curriculum Integration: Embeding digital literacy in all subjects to ensure that students develop these…
To effectively enhance digital literacy in Germany’s educational system, addressing several identified challenges is paramount: Resource Allocation: Ensuring equitable access to digital tools remains a challenge across schools. Disparities in funding and infrastructure hinder some institutions from providing essential resources…
Partners met in Lisbon in July 2024 to discuss the research findings and agree on the future course for teachers to be developed. Partners selected 5 modules: I – Introducing disinformation and media literacy II – Media Environment and Challenges…
There appears to be a broad consensus among ordinary people and experts on the importance of adopting fake news as a mandatory content in a specific subject (e.g., politics, social studies, or civics). Experts agree that there is an urgent…
A study by Vodafone found out that the vast majority (76%) of young people see fake news online or on social media at least once a week. 66 % are convinced they are able to recognize misinformation when they see…