In this session, we will explore why media literacy is essential for parents to effectively guide their children in today’s digital world. We’ll discuss strategies for helping children develop critical thinking skills, navigate the digital landscape, and prepare for future challenges in digital parenting, including emerging technologies like AI, virtual reality (VR), and augmented reality (AR). A diverse panel of experts and projects will share their approaches to digital parenting, offering insights and practical guidance for fostering media literacy at home.
Speakers:
- Yvonne Skipper, Senior Lecturer, University of Glasgow (UK) – Presentation: Truth, Trust, and Online Safety: Supporting Young People in a Digital World
Young people are growing up in a world where misinformation spreads rapidly, and online risks are ever-present. This talk will equip parents, teachers, and practitioners with practical strategies to help young people develop critical thinking skills, recognize false information, and navigate the online world safely. By fostering open discussions and building digital resilience, we can empower the next generation to engage with the internet more confidently and responsibly.
- Mariya Stoilova, Research Officer, London School of Economics (UK) – Presentation: Screen Time, Safety, and Skills? Helping your child thrive in the digital age
In light of recent bans on children’s social media use, this talk will explore the role of digital engagement and literacy in children’s mental health and wellbeing. Examining the evolving landscape of online risks and opportunities, it will present how to navigate the tensions between harms and benefis in ways that support children’s evolving capacities and needs.
- Jeroen Herman, Project Officer and/or Karen Linten, MediaNest Coordinator, Mediawijs (Belgium) – Presentation of their MediaNest programme
- Nils Rudolf, Consultant for Media Education, Freiwillige Selbstkontrolle Multimedia-Diensteanbieter (FSM) (Germany) – Presentation of their Elternguide.online project
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