Be Internet Citizens Media Literacy Programme

Be Internet Citizens is a free media literacy education programme for secondary schools

It includes six free lesson plans – plus training for educators – focused on digital skills, critical thinking and positive citizenship. 

 


 

Teacher training

Individual staff development to teach media literacy and digital citizenship.

Be Internet Citizens Training

Lesson Plans

Download six free lesson plans and worksheets.

Be Internet Citizens Resources

Teaching Guide

Learn more about the Be Internet Citizens education programme.

Be Internet Citizens Guidance
What does it cover?
Slide from a Be Internet Citizens lesson
  • Understanding Mis- & Disinformation
  • Spotting Emotional Language
  • Practising Lateral Reading
  • Finding the Primary Source
  • Recognising AI Content
  • Sharing Mindfully 

 

 

"I really enjoyed the lessons. I think they're really relevant and engaging. I'm hoping to make it a part of the curriculum for future years."

Students at Hit Pause event
Teacher training

Parent Zone and YouTube are partnering to offer free teacher training and development sessions around media literacy and digital citizenship. 

Hear from the experts on how to teach media literacy and use the free resources – and meet other experienced practitioners. 

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"After learning about disinformation, I plan to do things differently by double-checking things that looks suspicious and checking with adults I trust."

 

 

 

 

 

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