AI Literacy & Critical Thinking
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A UNESCO report examining the current and potential impact of artificial intelligence on democracy, political life and collective decision-making. It explores the digital public space, Big Data, algorithmic governance and the opportunities and risks that AI creates for democratic processes, and concludes with recommendations for democratic AI governance.
▤ policy analysis◷ 5-120 minutes◎ English
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A Council of Europe practical manual for human rights education with young people, providing 58 experiential activities, educational methods, background information and guidance for developing democratic citizenship, participation and a culture of human rights. It can be used in both formal and non-formal education.
▤ educational activities◷ 15-90 min◎ English
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AI Literacy & Critical Thinking
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A global research report analysing internet freedom in 72 countries, with a focus on censorship, online information manipulation, surveillance, digital repression, freedom of expression, privacy, artificial intelligence and the future of online civic participation. The report includes country assessments, global rankings, methodology and policy recommendations.
▤ country assessment◷ 5-120 minutes◎ English
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AI Literacy & Critical Thinking
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A UNICEF policy brief examining the child-rights risks and harms associated with AI chatbots and AI companions, including emotional reliance, misleading advice, manipulation, privacy, safety, age assurance and inadequate safeguards.
▤ policy brief◷ 45–90 min◎ English
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Information, Media & Power
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Better Internet for Kids (BIK) is an EU-level online platform providing information, educational resources, guidance and learning materials that help children and young people navigate the digital world safely and responsibly. It also supports parents, caregivers, teachers and educators with resources on digital citizenship, online safety, media literacy, misinformation, privacy and artificial intelligence.
▤ Online platform◷ self-paced◎ English
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AI Literacy & Critical Thinking
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Youth Safeguarding
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Workshop explaining how AI can reproduce discrimination through biased data, model design, and existing social structures. It treats discrimination as both technical and political, and provides materials for educators to help participants detect, understand, and counter algorithmic bias.
▤ activity plan◷ 4-8 hours◎ German
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AI Literacy & Critical Thinking
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Youth Safeguarding
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A comprehensive collection of educational resources on digital education and political education in a digital society. The platform provides background information, teaching materials, educational activities, multimedia content, and Open Educational Resources addressing digital literacy, media literacy, online participation, digital platforms, data protection, opinion formation, and the societal impact of digitalisation. Civic education on Instagram: Germany’s […]
▤ articles◷ 15–45 min◎ German
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AI Literacy & Critical Thinking
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Youth Safeguarding
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A comprehensive Austrian resource hub providing educational materials, practical activities, guides, workshops, and information on safe, responsible, and critical use of digital media. The resources cover topics such as information literacy, artificial intelligence, misinformation, deepfakes, cyberbullying, privacy, social media, online safety, and digital participation. For example: Checking AI-generated information: Students verify texts produced by ChatGPT […]
▤ brochures◷ 15-30 min◎ German
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AI Literacy & Critical Thinking
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Youth Participation & Democracy
Youth Safeguarding
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A comprehensive collection of educational materials developed by klicksafe to support media literacy, digital safety, critical thinking, democratic participation, and responsible use of digital technologies. The collection includes teaching materials, worksheets, quizzes, videos, audio resources, apps, posters, and practical activities for educators, young people, parents, and schools. For example: AI and Me campaign cards: Easy-to-use […]
▤ apps◷ 15-30 min◎ German
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AI Literacy & Critical Thinking
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Article presenting example prompts and scenarios for using ChatGPT in civic education. It helps facilitators design tasks that support critical thinking, discussion of democracy, and reflection on AI’s role in society.
▤ activity ideas◷ 45–90 min◎ German
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Sie haben Tausende Follower und sogar den blauen Haken: Bei der Bundestagswahl 2025 kamen im deutschen Kontext erstmals auch politische KI-Influencerinnen und Influencer auf. A short educational resource examining AI-generated political influencers on Instagram. It explains how virtual influencers can be difficult to identify, especially when AI use is not clearly disclosed, and presents the […]
▤ current-affairs teaching impulse◷ Under 15 min◎ German
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AI Literacy & Critical Thinking
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Free MOOCs for teachers, multipliers and interested learners introducing digital citizenship through online and social media in democracy and political education, focuses on hate speech conspiracy narratives and skepticism towards science and explores how online and social media can promote or undermine democracy.
▤ Online course◷ Multi-session◎ German
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