ETHIK

"Care and Education" Professionalisation of Social Work in The Formation of Ethical Skills in Digital Usage Behaviour (2019-2021)

Project Number: 2018-3-DE04-KA205-017208

Nowadays many people move around in digital social spaces on a daily basis as a matter of course. For children and young people, using digital media is a part of everyday life and they often obtain a large part of their information about the world from the internet.
However, social web platforms also offer ideal conditions for the spread of fake news and conspiracy theories. Supposed facts and unsubstantiated reports are presented as plausible and simple explanations are given for a complex world. This makes them particularly attractive to young people seeking guidance.

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There is an increasing demand for competent education and engagement with the opportunities and risks of technologies in schools, but also in the training of professionals in child and youth welfare - the promotion of media skills - media ethics or media literacy is becoming more and more necessary.
What "new" agreements are needed among Internet users, and what agreements are needed as guidance for children and young people? What values should rules on the Internet be based on?

In the "ETHIK" project, the experienced European consortium is developing interactive learning opportunities to support children's own critically reflective use of media in the form of a game and work materials on media ethics.
The result is

  • a training programme in the form of an e-learning platform with detailed material on the background and possible courses of action,

  • a corresponding web-based app and

  • a card game for the critically reflective use of media

All results are developed in close cooperation with local experts. They are regularly informed via press, social media and e-mail contacts. If you are interested in participating or would like to be involved in testing the materials, please contact: kinderphilosophie(at)aon.at

Project partners from the following countries: Bulgaria, Germany, Greece, Austria, Slovenia.

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