The Guidelines for teachers to foster digital literacy and tackle disinformation provide practical support for primary and secondary teachers to help learners develop digital literacy, critical thinking and the ability to recognise and respond to disinformation. The updated 2026 version includes guidance on generative AI, social media and influencers, pre-bunking, controversial content and digital citizenship.
Why it matters for ENACT-AI
The resource is highly relevant to ENACT-AI because it helps learners critically evaluate online information and understand how algorithms, information bubbles, social media and generative AI can influence what they see and believe.
Learning outcomes
Learners will be able to:
Distinguish facts from false or misleading information.
Identify common forms and mechanisms of disinformation.
Critically evaluate online content and information sources.
Understand how algorithms, social media and influencers can shape information exposure.
Recognise how generative AI can contribute to the creation and spread of disinformation.
Apply pre-bunking and verification strategies.
Develop safer and more responsible digital citizenship.
Suggested activity
Spot the Misinformation:
Learners analyse a selection of real or simulated online posts, including AI-generated content. Working in groups, they identify potential manipulation techniques, check the credibility of the information and explain what evidence would be needed to verify it. They then discuss how generative AI and social media can amplify misleading information.