“MATTER” und “MEMES” bezeichnen Techniken, die von Journalisten entwickelt wurden, um Memes zu analysieren. Die Schritte können auch im Unterricht eingesetzt werden. A practical framework for analysing memes critically. The resource presents the five-step “MEMES” technique, derived from the “MATTER” method, covering Material, Emotion, Medium, Ethics and Situation. It helps learners examine a meme’s origin, […]
A short media-literacy resource examining the emergence of AI-generated political influencers in Germany. It explains how virtual influencers can appear like real people, sometimes without clear AI labelling, and explores their use in political communication, including the example of the AI-generated influencer “Larissa Wagt” during the context of the 2025 German federal election.
Educational toolkit for secondary-school teachers that helps young people understand disinformation, recognize manipulation techniques, critically evaluate information, fact-check content and respond to misleading information, with examples covering health, democracy, social media, conspiracy theories and AI-generated deepfakes.
Educational brochure explaining what disinformation is, who creates and spreads it, why people believe it, how it circulates through social media and traditional media, the role of technology and influencers, and how to recognize and respond to it, complemented by 10 practical exercises, games and quizzes.
Informative video about disinformation, misinformation and fake news; can be used by teachers in the classroom or seen individually by students. The videos explaining what disinformation is, who creates and spreads it, why people believe it, how it spreads through digital and traditional media, and how learners can protect themselves through information verification
Curated collection of educational materials supporting media and democracy competence among young people, with resources on AI, disinformation, digital democracy, social media, data protection, cyberbullying, gaming, online safety and digital sustainability
Explanatory online dossier with H5P videos for young people about digital democracy, disinformation, civil courage. Comprehensive media-education platform providing practical materials, interactive learning activities, tests, guides and thematic resources that help children and young people use digital media safely, critically and responsibly. Topics include AI, disinformation, digital democracy, online safety, data protection, gaming and sustainability.
Digital youth magazine on AI. Interactive digital media magazine for children that develops safe, confident and competent media use through videos, stories, quizzes, games, tests, interviews and practical activities. Topics include AI, misinformation, digital democracy, social media, data protection, gaming and digital sustainability.
Materials designed to teach disinformation, digital source verification and journalistic fact-checking tools. Peer-to-peer digital media literacy resource where teenagers create and use video fact-checks to learn how to identify misinformation, verify sources, investigate images and videos, and critically evaluate social-media content. It includes free lesson plans designed for approximately one school lesson.
Modular media-education Actionkit with interactive exercises about TikTok use, digital wellbeing, hate speech, digital civic courage, misinformation, democracy and critical media consumption. It is designed for young people and can be used in schools, youth work and other educational settings.