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📢 Call for Participants: Join a New Online Training on Media and Information Literacy (MIL)!
As the lead UN agency promoting #MediaAndInfoLiteracy (MIL), UNESCO continues to support young people in navigating today’s complex digital environment.
UNESCO has contributed to the development of a new online MIL training course, led by the North-South Centre of the Council of Europe which explores MIL as a core pillar of human rights education and information integrity.
🎯 Who should apply?
Young people engaged in civil society organizations, young journalists, media practitioners, and anyone eager to build new digital and critical thinking skills.
📅 Duration: 4 weeks (2 - 29 March)
🌍 Language: English & French
🎓 Participants receive a certificate
✨ Bonus: Participants who successfully complete the course will gain access to follow-up networking and exchange opportunities.
🔗 Learn more via the link: https://bit.ly/3MlsDc8
📌 Deadline: Apply by 22 February (Lisbon time) through the application portal: https://bit.ly/3ZG8eSg
#UNESCOYouth #Youth MILCLICKS
📢 Call for Participants: Join a New Online Training on Media and Information Literacy (MIL)!
As the lead UN agency promoting #MediaAndInfoLiteracy (MIL), UNESCO continues to support young people in navigating today’s complex digital environment.
UNESCO has contributed to the development of a new online MIL training course, led by the North-South Centre of the Council of Europe which explores MIL as a core pillar of human rights education and information integrity.
🎯 Who should apply?
Young people engaged in civil society organizations, young journalists, media practitioners, and anyone eager to build new digital and critical thinking skills.
📅 Duration: 4 weeks (2 - 29 March)
🌍 Language: English & French
🎓 Participants receive a certificate
✨ Bonus: Participants who successfully complete the course will gain access to follow-up networking and exchange opportunities.
🔗 Learn more via the link: https://bit.ly/3MlsDc8
📌 Deadline: Apply by 22 February (Lisbon time) through the application portal: https://bit.ly/3ZG8eSg
#UNESCOYouth #Youth MILCLICKS
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Fill | HEY - Media and Information Literacy 2026 Application Form (2)
The HEY - Media and Information Literacy online training course will take place from the 2nd to the 29th of March 2026.
Please fill this online application form before the 22nd of February 2026 (23:59 UTC – Lisbon time)
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Please fill this online application form before the 22nd of February 2026 (23:59 UTC – Lisbon time)
For more information please contact…
Media and Information Literacy (MIL) in language and literature equips students with the skills to critically engage with texts and media.
It teaches them to access information responsibly by questioning sources, checking credibility, and considering multiple perspectives.
Students learn to analyse and evaluate messages thoughtfully, expressing their ideas clearly, ethically, and persuasively.
Through reflection and creation, they understand how media shapes understanding and develop the ability to communicate truthfully and responsibly.
#MILforASEAN #MediaLiteracy #InformationLiteracy #LanguageLearning
It teaches them to access information responsibly by questioning sources, checking credibility, and considering multiple perspectives.
Students learn to analyse and evaluate messages thoughtfully, expressing their ideas clearly, ethically, and persuasively.
Through reflection and creation, they understand how media shapes understanding and develop the ability to communicate truthfully and responsibly.
#MILforASEAN #MediaLiteracy #InformationLiteracy #LanguageLearning
Media literacy spans English, language, the arts, digital literacy, computer science, and STEM, enabling learners to critically analyse representation, power, values, and ethics in texts, media, and technologies.
It empowers learners to express themselves, communicate, and engage responsibly and creatively with language, media, and digital tools, while developing critical thinking, problem-solving, and innovation skills.
Across all domains, media literacy fosters ethical awareness, reflection on societal and technical decisions, and meaningful participation in cultural, scientific, and digital contexts.
#MILforASEAN #MediaLiteracy #MediaLiterateSociety
It empowers learners to express themselves, communicate, and engage responsibly and creatively with language, media, and digital tools, while developing critical thinking, problem-solving, and innovation skills.
Across all domains, media literacy fosters ethical awareness, reflection on societal and technical decisions, and meaningful participation in cultural, scientific, and digital contexts.
#MILforASEAN #MediaLiteracy #MediaLiterateSociety
Media and Information Literacy (MIL) is essential for promoting peace because it equips learners with the skills to critically evaluate information, challenge misinformation and hate speech, and resist narratives that fuel division and conflict. It also fosters empathy and mutual understanding by encouraging learners to engage with diverse perspectives, respect cultural differences, and communicate responsibly in both online and offline spaces.
#MILforEveryCitizen #MediaLiteracy #InformationLiteracy #Peace #MutualUnderstanding
#MILforEveryCitizen #MediaLiteracy #InformationLiteracy #Peace #MutualUnderstanding
The OECD PISA 2029 Innovative Domain Assessment defines Media and Artificial Intelligence Literacy (MAIL) as a set of competences that enable learners to engage effectively, ethically, and responsibly with digital content, media platforms, and AI systems.
This framework provides a strong and adaptable foundation for developing the knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes needed to navigate, assess, create, and participate in today’s complex digital and AI-driven environments.
As illustrated in the framework:
✅At the core is the learner’s ability to reflect and act ethically and responsibly.
✅Surrounding this are key competences: Access & Use, Analyse & Evaluate, Participate & Collaborate, and Create.
✅These competences are examined through three critical lenses:
1️⃣Authors and Audiences
2️⃣Messages and Meanings
3️⃣Representations and Realities
Source: OECD (2026)
Link: https://www.oecd.org/en/about/projects/pisa-2029-media-and-artificial-intelligence-literacy.html
This framework provides a strong and adaptable foundation for developing the knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes needed to navigate, assess, create, and participate in today’s complex digital and AI-driven environments.
As illustrated in the framework:
✅At the core is the learner’s ability to reflect and act ethically and responsibly.
✅Surrounding this are key competences: Access & Use, Analyse & Evaluate, Participate & Collaborate, and Create.
✅These competences are examined through three critical lenses:
1️⃣Authors and Audiences
2️⃣Messages and Meanings
3️⃣Representations and Realities
Source: OECD (2026)
Link: https://www.oecd.org/en/about/projects/pisa-2029-media-and-artificial-intelligence-literacy.html
Media and AI Literacy (MAIL) connects classroom learning with students’ everyday digital lives, making lessons more relevant and engaging.
By guiding students to question (i) who creates content, (ii) how messages are constructed, and (iii) how realities are represented, teachers help them think critically about media and AI.
This empowers young people to become thoughtful, responsible, and informed digital citizens.
#MILforASEAN #MediaLiteracy #AILiteracy #OECD #PISA2029
By guiding students to question (i) who creates content, (ii) how messages are constructed, and (iii) how realities are represented, teachers help them think critically about media and AI.
This empowers young people to become thoughtful, responsible, and informed digital citizens.
#MILforASEAN #MediaLiteracy #AILiteracy #OECD #PISA2029
Research from the MIT Center for Constructive Communication finds leading AI models perform worse for users with lower English proficiency, less formal education, and non-US origins.
https://news.mit.edu/2026/study-ai-chatbots-provide-less-accurate-information-vulnerable-users-0219?fbclid=IwZnRzaAQXobtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeBgNcxDYYms7rzMjRBfcSe_zQmWlgAEd2T8OuI7a5mSHsw0Qt4R58CxckbI4_aem_UU3eBI-xk7ftGrAI5YOxBQ&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social
https://news.mit.edu/2026/study-ai-chatbots-provide-less-accurate-information-vulnerable-users-0219?fbclid=IwZnRzaAQXobtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeBgNcxDYYms7rzMjRBfcSe_zQmWlgAEd2T8OuI7a5mSHsw0Qt4R58CxckbI4_aem_UU3eBI-xk7ftGrAI5YOxBQ&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social
MIT News
Study: AI chatbots provide less-accurate information to vulnerable users
MIT researchers find AI chatbots often show bias, giving less accurate or more dismissive answers to some users. The findings highlight growing risks, especially for marginalized communities worldwide.
08.03.2026 - Today, we celebrate the incredible strength, courage, and inspiration of women everywhere. From mothers and teachers to leaders and dreamers, women play a vital role in shaping our families, communities, and future generations.
At the MIL for SEA Network, we celebrate women who empower communities through knowledge, critical thinking, and the responsible use of media and information.
Strengthening Media and Information Literacy #MIL helps ensure that women’s voices are heard, respected, and represented in the digital world.
When women are media and information literate, they become powerful agents of change, contributing to more inclusive, informed, and resilient societies.
Happy International Women’s Day. 💜
#MILforASEAN #MediaLiterateSociety #InformationLiterateSociety #InternationalWomenDay
At the MIL for SEA Network, we celebrate women who empower communities through knowledge, critical thinking, and the responsible use of media and information.
Strengthening Media and Information Literacy #MIL helps ensure that women’s voices are heard, respected, and represented in the digital world.
When women are media and information literate, they become powerful agents of change, contributing to more inclusive, informed, and resilient societies.
Happy International Women’s Day. 💜
#MILforASEAN #MediaLiterateSociety #InformationLiterateSociety #InternationalWomenDay
Media and Information Literacy empowers individuals to think critically, communicate responsibly, and appreciate diverse perspectives, building the foundation for peaceful and inclusive societies.
1️⃣Encourage Critical Evaluation of Information
2️⃣Promote Respectful and Responsible Online Communication
3️⃣Develop Empathy Through Diverse Media Representation
4️⃣Empower People to Create Positive Media Content
5️⃣Build Awareness of Bias, Manipulation, and Media Framing
#MILforASEAN #MediaLiteracy #InformationLiteracy #PeaceAndUnderstanding #MIL
1️⃣Encourage Critical Evaluation of Information
2️⃣Promote Respectful and Responsible Online Communication
3️⃣Develop Empathy Through Diverse Media Representation
4️⃣Empower People to Create Positive Media Content
5️⃣Build Awareness of Bias, Manipulation, and Media Framing
#MILforASEAN #MediaLiteracy #InformationLiteracy #PeaceAndUnderstanding #MIL
Peace begins with informed minds. When teachers cultivate Media and Information Literacy in the classroom, they help shape future leaders who respect diverse perspectives, value empathy, and peaceful coexistence.
#MILforASEAN #MediaLiteracy #InformationLiteracy #MILforPeace #PeaceAndUnderstanding
#MILforASEAN #MediaLiteracy #InformationLiteracy #MILforPeace #PeaceAndUnderstanding
The situation in the Middle East has been accompanied by a surge of disinformation circulating on social media, including AI-generated and manipulated content.
In such contexts, it becomes increasingly important for individuals to rely on credible and verified sources of information.
When teachers actively cultivate Media and Information Literacy (MIL) in the classroom, they equip students with the skills to question misinformation, understand complex issues more thoughtfully, and engage in dialogue rather than division.
✅Encourage students to fact-check and verify information before accepting or sharing it. ✅Facilitate respectful classroom discussions that explore diverse viewpoints.
✅Guide learners to verify and critically analyse media messages.
#MILforASEAN #MediaLiteracy #InformationLiteracy #MILforPeaceAndUnderstanding
In such contexts, it becomes increasingly important for individuals to rely on credible and verified sources of information.
When teachers actively cultivate Media and Information Literacy (MIL) in the classroom, they equip students with the skills to question misinformation, understand complex issues more thoughtfully, and engage in dialogue rather than division.
✅Encourage students to fact-check and verify information before accepting or sharing it. ✅Facilitate respectful classroom discussions that explore diverse viewpoints.
✅Guide learners to verify and critically analyse media messages.
#MILforASEAN #MediaLiteracy #InformationLiteracy #MILforPeaceAndUnderstanding
The study suggests media literacy frameworks should move beyond individual skills to reflect how people can collectively make sense of information in their everyday lives.
https://www.iseas.edu.sg/articles-commentaries/iseas-perspective/2026-19-media-literacy-in-malaysia-a-vital-reliance-on-network-confirmation-by-benjamin-y-h-loh/
https://www.iseas.edu.sg/articles-commentaries/iseas-perspective/2026-19-media-literacy-in-malaysia-a-vital-reliance-on-network-confirmation-by-benjamin-y-h-loh/
www.iseas.edu.sg
2026/19 “Media Literacy in Malaysia: A Vital Reliance on Network Confirmation” by Benjamin Y.H. Loh
This study investigates how Malaysians practise media literacy in a fast-moving and often untrustworthy media landscape.
Peace requires more than hope. It requires informed minds.
Media and Information Literacy empowers global citizens to embrace diversity, champion peace, and promote understanding across cultures.
💡Teacher tip:
✅Encourage students to verify information before sharing
✅Facilitate respectful discussions on diverse perspectives
✅Guide learners to critically evaluate media sources
🌐Small actions in the classroom can nurture responsible digital citizens and future leaders who build dialogue, understanding, and lasting peace.
#MILforASEAN #MediaLiteracy #InformationLiteracy #MILforPeaceAndUnderstanding
Media and Information Literacy empowers global citizens to embrace diversity, champion peace, and promote understanding across cultures.
💡Teacher tip:
✅Encourage students to verify information before sharing
✅Facilitate respectful discussions on diverse perspectives
✅Guide learners to critically evaluate media sources
🌐Small actions in the classroom can nurture responsible digital citizens and future leaders who build dialogue, understanding, and lasting peace.
#MILforASEAN #MediaLiteracy #InformationLiteracy #MILforPeaceAndUnderstanding
As a cross-domain topic, Media and AI literacy is highly relevant across all school subjects, from the sciences to the arts. To develop these essential skills, teaching should prioritise active, inquiry-based learning that cultivates critical thinking and deepens students’ capacity for inquiry.
✅ Reading & History: Students critically evaluate the credibility of primary and secondary sources, while examining how deepfakes and AI-generated content can compromise the authenticity and reliability of historical evidence.
✅Mathematics: Learners investigate the role of data sampling and algorithmic bias in AI predictions.
✅Science : Learners explore how media depictions of climate change scenarios impact public opinion and discuss the ethical implications of AI breakthroughs.
✅Arts: Students experiment with AI to create art, examining copyright issues and reflecting on how audiences perceive the value of human-machine collaboration versus traditional creativity.
#MILforASEAN #MediaLiteracy #AILiteracy
✅ Reading & History: Students critically evaluate the credibility of primary and secondary sources, while examining how deepfakes and AI-generated content can compromise the authenticity and reliability of historical evidence.
✅Mathematics: Learners investigate the role of data sampling and algorithmic bias in AI predictions.
✅Science : Learners explore how media depictions of climate change scenarios impact public opinion and discuss the ethical implications of AI breakthroughs.
✅Arts: Students experiment with AI to create art, examining copyright issues and reflecting on how audiences perceive the value of human-machine collaboration versus traditional creativity.
#MILforASEAN #MediaLiteracy #AILiteracy
🧠Critical thinking and media criticism should start early in schools to help learners question and analyse media content thoughtfully. By using real-world examples and integrating media literacy across subjects, we empower learners to recognize bias, reflect upon media content and make informed decisions.
1️⃣Start teaching students to question and analyze information from a young age. Encourage them to ask who created this message, why, and for whom? to build a habit of critical enquiry.
2️⃣Use real-world media examples to guide students in identifying bias, stereotypes, and misinformation. Promote discussion and reflection on how media shapes perceptions and opinions.
3️⃣Embed media literacy into various subjects. For example, analyzing historical documentaries in history class or evaluating scientific claims in science lessons helps students see the relevance and application of critical media skills in multiple contexts.
#MILforASEAN #MediaLiteracy #CriticalEnquiry #MILforPeaceAndUnderstanding
1️⃣Start teaching students to question and analyze information from a young age. Encourage them to ask who created this message, why, and for whom? to build a habit of critical enquiry.
2️⃣Use real-world media examples to guide students in identifying bias, stereotypes, and misinformation. Promote discussion and reflection on how media shapes perceptions and opinions.
3️⃣Embed media literacy into various subjects. For example, analyzing historical documentaries in history class or evaluating scientific claims in science lessons helps students see the relevance and application of critical media skills in multiple contexts.
#MILforASEAN #MediaLiteracy #CriticalEnquiry #MILforPeaceAndUnderstanding
Resilience can also arise from education, like in Finland, where grade school children are taught to spot and assess when they are being targeted by harmful manipulative information.
More broadly, it can emerge from education that helps people independently assess six fundamental questions:
1. who is the person trying to communicate with me; 2. how and why did they find me; 3. what do they gain from communicating with me; 4. can I verify the accuracy of their message; 5. am I at risk of being harmed if I embrace their message; and 6. can I risk harm on others if I share the message further?
Read it here: https://www.weforum.org/stories/2026/03/how-cognitive-manipulation-and-ai-will-shape-disinformation-in-2026/
#MediaLiteracy #InformationLiteracy #CriticalEnquiry
More broadly, it can emerge from education that helps people independently assess six fundamental questions:
1. who is the person trying to communicate with me; 2. how and why did they find me; 3. what do they gain from communicating with me; 4. can I verify the accuracy of their message; 5. am I at risk of being harmed if I embrace their message; and 6. can I risk harm on others if I share the message further?
Read it here: https://www.weforum.org/stories/2026/03/how-cognitive-manipulation-and-ai-will-shape-disinformation-in-2026/
#MediaLiteracy #InformationLiteracy #CriticalEnquiry
World Economic Forum
How cognitive manipulation and AI will shape disinformation in 2026
Advanced AI and synthetic media are spreading disinformation, creating a global crisis that threatens to destabilize modern democracies.
Schools must foster “digital agency”.
Read it here: https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/04/12/online-safety-for-under-16s-a-shared-responsibility
Read it here: https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/04/12/online-safety-for-under-16s-a-shared-responsibility
The Star
ONLINE SAFETY FOR UNDER-16s A SHARED RESPONSIBILITY
ONSA sets new expectations for platforms, but protecting under‑16s online depends just as much on families, schools and everyday digital habits.
As we celebrate Choul Chnam Thmey (Cambodia), Pi Mai (Laos), Thingyan (Myanmar) and Songkran (Thailand), may this meaningful occasion bring renewal, reflection, and fresh beginnings to all.
Rooted in traditions of respect, gratitude, and togetherness, this New Year celebration reminds us to embrace new opportunities with clarity and purpose.
Here’s wishing everyone a joyful and refreshing start to the year ahead.
Rooted in traditions of respect, gratitude, and togetherness, this New Year celebration reminds us to embrace new opportunities with clarity and purpose.
Here’s wishing everyone a joyful and refreshing start to the year ahead.
Some experts fear that our growing inability to focus is leaving us vulnerable to mis- and disinformation.
Digital literacy experts recommend strategies like lateral reading, by leaving a website to investigate a claim through other, independent sources: verifying facts laterally (across your browser tabs) rather than vertically (moving up and down within one site). Another useful approach is critical ignoring, which means choosing to ignore irrelevant, low-quality, or manipulative information.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-15/attention-distraction-psychology-digital-technology-/106388742
Digital literacy experts recommend strategies like lateral reading, by leaving a website to investigate a claim through other, independent sources: verifying facts laterally (across your browser tabs) rather than vertically (moving up and down within one site). Another useful approach is critical ignoring, which means choosing to ignore irrelevant, low-quality, or manipulative information.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-15/attention-distraction-psychology-digital-technology-/106388742
www.abc.net.au
Your brain explained: Why it's getting harder to pay attention
If it feels harder to concentrate than it used to, it's not just you. Scientists say your brain is reacting exactly as it was designed to — but in a very different world.