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News article24 October 2024Directorate-General for Communication1 min read

Global Media and Information Literacy Week

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In recent years we have seen just how fast misleading or false information can spread online. 

Digital platforms have revolutionised how information is created, consumed, and shared, posing new challenges in discerning reliable content. Equipping people with critical thinking skills in today’s digital ecosystem: this is where schools can have a role to play.

On the occasion of the Global Media and Information Literacy Week, check out our toolkit that will help you spot and fight disinformation.

The ethical guidelines on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and data in teaching and learning for educators and the guidelines on tackling disinformation and promoting digital literacy through education and training will also help teachers tackle those important topics in the classroom.

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Publication date
24 October 2024
Author
Directorate-General for Communication