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Month: November 2026

Explore the MILES Student Toolbox: Free Tools to Build Critical Thinking Skills

Written by Veronica Charalambous on . Posted in Project News.

Good news for future teachers and educators! Our MILES Student Toolbox is now complete and freely available online, bringing practical media literacy resources directly into the classroom.

Throughout the MILES project, we have worked to make critical thinking and media literacy more accessible to young people. Now, we are excited to share one of the key results of this work. Developed with the support of school teachers and tested in educational settings, the Student Toolbox offers activities and learning materials designed to help students engage more critically with the information they encounter every day. The resources cover topics such as social media and algorithms, propaganda and manipulation, bias, fact-checking and debunking. They also introduce students to prebunking techniques, helping them recognise misleading messages before accepting or sharing them.

What makes the Toolbox particularly useful is its connection to different school subjects. Materials are organised into Humanities and Social Sciences, as well as Mathematics, Natural and Applied Sciences, showing that media literacy can be explored well beyond traditional citizenship or media education lessons. Our goal was to create resources that teachers can bring into their existing lessons and adapt to the needs of their students. The Toolbox also encourages learners to ask questions, discuss different perspectives and reflect on how information influences their decisions.

And the best part? The materials are available for free.

We invite teachers, educators and everyone interested in media literacy to explore the Toolbox and discover how it can support more thoughtful and informed learning experiences. Ready to bring media literacy into your classroom? Visit the MILES Student Toolbox, explore the available materials and find activities that fit your students’ needs.

How MILES is helping build a generation resilient to disinformation

From misinformation and manipulation to harmful online content, protecting children in the digital world remains one of Europe’s most pressing challenges. According to the latest Digital Decade 2025 – Special Eurobarometer 566 by the European Commission, 92% of Europeans consider the protection of children online a high priority.

Responding to this growing need, the MILES project has spent the past two years helping educators and students develop the skills needed to navigate an increasingly complex digital environment. Through innovative learning approaches, including gamification, pre-bunking and debunking techniques, MILES has supported schools across Italy, Greece, Austria, Poland, Portugal, Germany, Cyprus, the Netherlands, Belgium and Romania in strengthening digital literacy and critical thinking.

The urgency of this work is reflected in the same Eurobarometer findings, which show that 36% of Europeans are concerned about inaccurate or misleading information online. To address this challenge, MILES has equipped teachers and secondary school students with practical tools to identify, question and challenge disinformation before it spreads.

Throughout 2025 and 2026, project partners engaged local educational communities through meetings, trainings and collaborative activities. More than 700 educators and education stakeholders explored the challenges of misinformation and digital safety, generating over 200 recommendations for creating a safer online environment for children. These proposals will be formally presented in the coming months, contributing to ongoing discussions on digital literacy and child protection across Europe.

Join the conversation shaping the future of digital literacy in EuropeMILES EU EDU-Conference: Against Disinformation — Towards Critical Thinking

On 27 November 2026, educators, policymakers, researchers and civil society representatives from across Europe will come together to reflect on the project’s achievements, exchange insights and discuss the future of media literacy education.Whether you join us in Brussels or online, this conference offers a unique opportunity to engage with experts, discover the project’s findings and contribute to a European dialogue on empowering young people to think critically and stay safe online.

Pre-register now to be among the first to explore MILES’ recommendations and help shape the next steps towards a safer digital future for children.

Learn more about the project: https://miles.erasmusplus.website/ 

TINKER Multistakeholder Open Forum in Cyprus Addresses Priorities for Inclusive Informatics and Digital Education

Written by Veronica Charalambous on . Posted in Project News.

On 26 October 2026, CARDET, the University of Nicosia and the Cyprus Pedagogical Institute organised the TINKER Multistakeholder Open Forum in Cyprus as an online event, bringing together 20 stakeholders from the education sector to discuss current priorities, challenges and opportunities in Informatics and digital education.

The event provided a structured platform for participants to exchange experiences, identify challenges and share examples of effective practice. Discussions explored the current state of Informatics and digital education in Cyprus, with particular attention to curriculum gaps, emerging educational needs, continuity between primary and secondary education, authentic learning approaches, and the support required by teachers and school leaders to strengthen inclusive Informatics education.

Key issues raised included the need for clearer progression of digital and Informatics skills across educational levels, greater teacher autonomy, access to adaptable teaching resources, continuous professional development, mentoring opportunities and more inclusive learning materials. Participants also reflected on their experience with TINKER implementation, highlighting students’ strong engagement when working with digital tools and the value of enabling teachers to adapt learning activities to the needs and contexts of their classrooms.

The discussions reinforced the importance of connecting classroom experiences with national education priorities and wider European efforts to promote inclusive, engaging and meaningful digital education. The insights gathered through the Open Forum will inform further discussions at the Cyprus Education Summit 2026, taking place on 6 November. The Summit will bring together education experts and project partners from Cyprus and other European countries to explore these themes and exchange perspectives at European level.

Through this initiative, TINKER continues to support dialogue among education stakeholders and contribute to the development of more inclusive and effective approaches to Informatics education.

Learn more about TINKER: https://tinker-project.eu/