Be Internet Citizens Media Literacy Programme

Get Started with Media Literacy in 15 minutes

Self-guided training for secondary educators and professionals
Start the course instantly – and get six expert resource downloads

Teaching young people media literacy equips them with the skills and positive behaviours to thrive online. 

Be Internet Citizens is a free UK media literacy programme from YouTube and Parent Zone. It helps educators and youth-facing professionals to teach young people aged 13 to 15 to go online confidently and positively.  

Learn to use the resources

We have created a professional self-guided course to introduce the programme’s areas of learning and benefits.

Go at your own pace: Get started with the professional development training session in under 15 minutes.

Essential concepts: Learn practical approaches to teaching lateral reading and source evaluation.

Free resources: Download six ready-to-use lesson resources – with scripted presentations and worksheets.

Delivery ideas: Explore flexible ways to use the resources in your secondary school or setting.

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