by Ricardo Castellini da Silva, Media Literacy Consultant There is a growing need for media literacy trainers and ambassadors worldwide. In Ireland, with more media literacy themed projects being funded under Sound and Vision applications, it has become clear that there is a demand not just for awareness, but for skilled trainers who could support
by Emma O’Donoghue, Manager of Media Literacy and User Education, Coimisiún na Meán Launched in Grangegorman, TU Dublin on 27 March, Age-Friendly AI is an initiative that works to listen to, understand and act on the hopes of older people for the inclusive use of AI. This initiative was born out of public engagement, seeking
Webwise is the online safety initiative of the Department of Education and co-funded by the European Commission. Webwise promotes safer, better internet use through awareness-raising and education initiatives targeting teachers, children, young people and parents/guardians. Webwise carries out the following work: With the help of the Webwise Youth Advisory Panel, Webwise also develops youth-oriented awareness-raising resources
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by Sarah Keane, Communications and Project Officer, SLí Waterford Sustainable Living Initiative (SLí) launched its new Erasmus+ Project, Dismiss Media Manipulation in September 2024. The project is a collaborative effort to enhance media literacy and counter mis- and disinformation, with particular focus on climate-related issues. The rise of climate misinformation can distort public perception of
by Joseph Manning, Head of Learning and Curriculum at spunout Ireland’s youth information and support platform, spunout, has developed a new digital resource to help young people find effective ways of responding to online harm and support their peers in online spaces. Through consultations with their Youth Action Panels, spunout was aware of concerns young
by Ciarán Kelly, Head of Impact and Development at Kinia Kinia is a nonprofit dedicated to reducing educational inequality across Ireland. Kinia believes that learning is a lifelong journey – a key that unlocks opportunities, nurtures potential, and inspires future generations. As a capacity-building organisation, Kinia resources learning environments with the digital equipment, professional development
On 4 February 2025, approximately 150 children and young people aged between 8–18 from across the UK took part in the first ever Children’s AI Summit. The Children’s Manifesto for the Future of AI was developed from ideas, pitches and messages submitted to world leaders by children in the run-up to the summit. These ideas