EduSkills+Media2: Building Media Skills Together

Despre proiect

Media consumption among young children has become a pressing concern, with 22% of children under six years owning personal digital devices. While technology offers numerous benefits, it also raises challenges such as exposure to inappropriate content, conflicts over screen time, and limited parental engagement in media discussions.

Teachers report that many children struggle with interpreting digital content, leading to potential risks such as misunderstanding online messages or encountering harmful materials. At the same time, parents often lack the tools or knowledge to effectively guide their children’s media use, with many struggling to set healthy boundaries.

EduSkills+Media2

EduSkills+Media2 addresses these challenges by transforming kindergarten teachers into key facilitators of media literacy education. By equipping educators with practical teaching strategies, supporting parents in understanding media's impact, and providing children with early exposure to responsible media habits, the project fosters a holistic approach to media education.

EduSkills+Media2 builds on the success of the initial EduSkills+Media initiative, expanding efforts to promote media literacy and responsible media use among children, educators, and parents. In today's digital world, where media consumption starts at an increasingly younger age, this project aims to create a learning partnership between teachers, caregivers, and children to navigate the media landscape safely and effectively.

Objectives

The primary goal of EduSkills+Media2 is to enhance media literacy by fostering responsible media habits from an early age. The project focuses on:

Equipping teachers with practical tools and methodologies to incorporate media education in kindergartens.
Engaging parents in media discussions, bridging the gap between home and educational settings.
Encouraging children to develop critical thinking skills and view media as a tool rather than passive entertainment.
Establishing a balanced approach to media use, ensuring constructive and safe engagement that benefits children's well-being and development.

Expected Results & Impact

The project will produce tangible outcomes that will significantly contribute to media literacy education:

  • EduSkills+Media Toolbox: A comprehensive resource for kindergarten teachers, offering an introduction to media education, practical activities, and strategies to engage parents in media discussions.
  • Development of new, innovative media education activities, specifically designed for young learners and adaptable to various educational contexts.
  • Piloting in kindergartens: Testing and refining activities to ensure their effectiveness in real-world educational settings.
  • Stronger partnerships between teachers and parents, promoting collaborative media education and responsible media use at home.
  • Extended Eduskills+Media portal.

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