Empowering young people online
Be Internet Citizens is a media literacy programme from YouTube and Parent Zone.
It is designed for schools and other settings, helping young people develop skills and positive behaviours online.
It can also be used to respond to disinformation, divisive online content and AI deepfakes.
Getting started
This new 15-minute, self-guided professional development course will help you learn the basics of the programme and media literacy.
Go deeper
Take a deep dive into media literacy with our professional training team. The next virtual training is on Thursday 8 October at 3pm.
Teaching resources
The programme includes six scripted presentations, worksheets and assessments
"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."
The Be Internet Citizens curriculum builds on the Poynter Institute’s MediaWise and the Digital Inquiry Group.
It is adapted for the UK by Parent Zone.
