{"id":3582,"date":"2019-05-02T12:04:50","date_gmt":"2019-05-02T11:04:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/media-and-learning.eu\/?p=3582"},"modified":"2019-11-22T14:51:27","modified_gmt":"2019-11-22T14:51:27","slug":"html-heroes-an-introduction-to-the-internet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/media-and-learning.eu\/type\/featured-articles\/html-heroes-an-introduction-to-the-internet\/","title":{"rendered":"HTML Heroes – An Introduction to the Internet"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Webwise\u2019s newest education programme; HTML Heroes: A introduction to the internet received a European Media Literacy Award three weeks ago at the European Media Literacy Conference in Brussels. Webwise were awarded for most educative media literacy project for the HTML Heroes Programme, the award was presented by Giuseppe Abbamonte, Director for Media Policy at DG Connect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The European Media Literacy Conference is the main event of the European Media Literacy week, hosted by the Commissioner for Digital Economy and Society, Mariya Gabriel. The conference brought together experts from the public and private sector from across the EU to debate the topic. Participants have discussed the role of public authorities and different stakeholders in promoting media literacy.
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The awards recognised three different categories focusing on innovative media literacy projects, most educative media literacy project, and the media literacy project with the greatest European potential.
The Media Literacy Awards considered the value of the three winning projects\/initiatives on the following bases:
\u2022 Media mashup: Award for the most innovative media literacy project (making use of innovative methodologies, means of communication or digital technologies \u2013 but as well being innovative compared to other initiatives in the field);
\u2022 HTML Heroes: Award for the most educative media literacy project (addressing the specific educational needs of the project\u2019s target audience); and
\u2022 Media mistakes: Award for the media literacy project with the greatest European potential (cross-border elements, the potential of scalability and\/or focus on topics particularly relevant for EU citizens).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Almost 130 Projects from European countries applied for the awards. The projects were evaluated by a jury of experts, who selected the finalists and the three winners. The selection was based on the following main criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Originality and innovation: how innovative is the media literacy project compared to other initiatives in the field?<\/li>
  2. Impact and scalability: the impact on the intended target groups and the potential of the project to be scaled up to address a wider audience.<\/li>
  3. Clarity of presentation: the description is clear and easy to understand.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Ten projects were selected as finalists for the Media literacy Awards. The projects vary from teaching digital skills to bridging and filling the gaps in journalism. All shortlisted projects were invited to pitch to the judging panel at the European Media Literacy week flagship event in Brussels.
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    About HTML Heroes \u2013 An Introduction to the Internet<\/strong>
    Launched for Safer Internet Day 2019, HTML Heroes is a free, digital media literacy programme designed to support primary level teachers as they introduce digital technology and the internet to the classroom. The programme designed for 3rd and 4th class pupils explores the following topics:
    \u2022 Effective and safe searching
    \u2022 Copyright online
    \u2022 Evaluating information
    \u2022 Recognising online advertising
    \u2022 Misinformation and clickbait
    \u2022 Personal information and privacy
    \u2022 Respectful communication online
    \u2022 Social media and online influencers<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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