1. MediaSmarts, Canada
The Canadian Centre for Media and Digital Literacy provides a wide range of media literacy resources for parents and teachers, tailored to different age groups and featuring engaging materials, particularly in video format. The organisation also publishes studies and evaluations of the initiatives it has carried out.
2. Common Sense Media, United States
Common Sense Media provides resources to support families and teachers in promoting healthy and balanced media use. The materials are organised by age group.
3. Harmony Square, US Government, DROG and the University of Cambridge
Available in English and ten other languages, including Portuguese and Spanish, this game is suitable for people aged 15 and over. Players take on the role of a Chief Disinformation Officer. Across four levels, their task is to disrupt the peace and harmony of the square by fuelling internal divisions and turning its residents against one another.
https://inoculation.science/inoculation-games/harmony-square
4. Fake It to Make It
A game created by Amanda Warner that allows players to take on the role of a disinformation producer. The aim is not to teach players how to create fake news, but to demonstrate in practice how it is produced, disseminated and monetised, thereby helping to develop critical thinking skills.
5. eSafety, Australia
The Australian Government’s website provides information on using the internet safely and identifying fake news. Its section for educators offers a range of resources to supplement existing guidance on how to access the wealth of content available online while avoiding potential risks.
Fake News | eSafety Commissioner
Fake News and Misinformation | eSafety Commissioner
Training for Professionals | eSafety Commissioner
6. CTRL-F, Canada
Named after the keyboard shortcut used to find words in documents, CTRL-F is a bilingual platform available in English and French. Its aim is to provide students in Years 7 to 12 with tools to identify key contextual information about sources and claims, rather than focusing solely on the information itself. The website offers a range of resources, including a playlist of 12 educational videos.
CTRL-F (September 2020) – YouTube
Additional Activities — CTRL-F: Find the Facts – Digital Media Literacy
