Additional resources

Name Category Description URL
Factsheet: Tackling Disinformation Downloadable Resources EU Commission summary of actions, tools, and policies used to counter disinformation. https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/fs_24_3227
Identifying conspiracy theories Downloadable Resources European Commission and UNESCO educational infographics helping citizens identify, debunk and counter conspiracy theories. https://commission.europa.eu/strategy-and-policy/coronavirus-response/fighting-disinformation/identifying-conspiracy-theories_en
Digital Education Action Plan (2021 - 2027) Downloadable Resources Outlines EU priorities for digital literacy, inclusion, and disinformation resilience. https://education.ec.europa.eu/focus-topics/digital-education/action-plan
Media Literacy for All - Final Toolkit Downloadable Resources Toolkit with practices, workshop outlines, and national case studies from across the EU. https://ec.europa.eu/assets/eac/education/library/reports/https://rm.coe.int/cyprus-2020-media-literacy-for-all/1680988374
EDMO Fact-Checking Briefs Downloadable Resources Country-specific disinformation trends and tools from the European Digital Media Observatory. https://edmo.eu
Media Literacy in Europe - Mapping Initiatives Downloadable Resources Overview of national media literacy actions and practices across EU countries. https://eavi.eu/mapping-media-literacy-across-europe/
EU DisinfoLab Resources Downloadable Resources Research and toolkits addressing disinformation threats in Europe. https://www.disinfo.eu
EAVI Media Literacy Posters Infographics Visual guides explaining key media literacy principles in multiple EU languages. https://eavi.eu/infographics/
EDMO Hubs Maps & Reports Interactive Tools Interactive dashboards and local resources by national EDMO hubs. https://edmo.eu/areas-of-activities/fact-checking/best-of-fact-checking-map/
Your Europe - Digital Rights Portal Interactive Tools EU portal with interactive guides on digital rights and responsibilities for citizens. https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/index_en.htm
Free News Literacy Infographic Posters - We Are Teachers Infographics Infographics on AI, media bias, and news literacy topics. https://www.weareteachers.com/news-literacy-infographics/
Infographic Archives — News Literacy Project Downloadable Resources A rich selection of posters and infographics such as “Breaking News Checklist,” “Detecting Tricks of Context,” and “6 Things to Know about AI” to help youth assess fast-moving and misleading news. https://newslit.org/resources/type/infographics-posters/
Let's talk about media literacy! - EAVI Infographics Concise visual guide to media literacy concepts and benefits. https://eavi.eu/lets-talk-about-media-literacy/
PBS Resources: Media & News Literacy Downloadable Resources Lesson plans, handouts, and videos from PBS LearningMedia. https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/newsandmedialiteracy/
Media Literacy Toolkit - NY State Education Downloadable Resources A comprehensive 2025 PDF toolkit with lesson plans, activities, educator tools, and professional development support to help students critically engage with media. https://www.nysed.gov/sites/default/files/media-literacy-toolkit.pdf
Media Literacy Toolkit - American Spaces Downloadable Resources A detailed toolkit (Dec 2022) from the U.S. State Department’s American Spaces program, offering lesson plans, activities, and resources designed to raise awareness of misinformation among youth. https://americanspaces.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/292/23-Media-Literacy-and-Countering-Disinformation-Resource-Toolkit.pdf
PBS Resources: Media & News Literacy Downloadable Resources A curated collection of lesson plans, videos, handouts, and interactives that help students critically engage with news and media. https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/newsandmedialiteracy/
Media Literacy Toolkit - American Spaces Downloadable Resources Resource for critical thinking and media analysis activities. https://americanspaces.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/292/23-Media-Literacy-and-Countering-Disinformation-Resource-Toolkit.pdf
Media Literacy Resources - NewseumED Downloadable Resources Activities and lessons to develop media literacy skills. https://newseumed.org/medialiteracy
MEDIA LITERACY ACTIVITY GUIDE - Georgia Historical Society Downloadable Resources Critical thinking guide to support media literacy development. https://georgiahistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/media-literacy-guide.pdf
Media Literacy Toolkit - Illinois Civics Hub Downloadable Resources Toolkit helping students consume and produce information wisely. https://www.illinoiscivics.org/standards/media-literacy-toolkit/
Media Literacy Unit Plan - Brazosport College Downloadable Resources Unit plan with activities, quizzes, and structured lessons. https://www.brazosport.edu/media/brazosport/student-support/Media-Literacy-Lesson-Plan.pdf
Media Literacy and Critical Thinking Online - DHS Downloadable Resources Digital literacy guide to build resilience and reduce misinformation risks. https://www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/publications/digital_media_literacy_1.pdf
Bad News (video game) Interactive Tools A fake news simulation game that teaches players how misinformation spreads. https://www.getbadnews.com/en
Kialo Interactive Tools An online debate platform that uses structured argument maps for critical thinking. https://www.kialo.com/
iCivics Interactive Tools Educational games and lesson plans promoting civic and news literacy. https://www.icivics.org/
Educational Games - MediaSmarts Interactive Tools Games designed to teach kids media and digital literacy through interactive scenarios. https://mediasmarts.ca/digital-media-literacy/educational-games
Checkology - News Literacy Project Interactive Tools A virtual classroom with lessons on misinformation, bias, and evaluating sources. https://checkology.org/
Prta: Propaganda Analysis System Interactive Tools An online tool supporting the analysis of propaganda techniques in news. https://aclanthology.org/2020.acl-demos.32/
Northstar Digital Literacy Interactive Tools Self-guided assessments to test and build basic digital literacy skills. https://www.digitalliteracyassessment.org/
Genomics Digital Lab Interactive Tools Browser-based simulations and educational games focused on biology and systems thinking. https://spongelab.com/game_pages/gdl.cfm
Toolkit for Media Literacy – REMC Downloadable Resources A comprehensive PDF guiding students in finding, using, evaluating, producing, and sharing various media. https://remc.org/educator-resources/toolkit-for-media-literacy/
Media Literacy Collection – WeTeachNYC Downloadable Resources A curated collection of classroom-ready resources to foster critical thinking about media messages. https://www.weteachnyc.org/resources/collection/media-literacy/
Media Literacy – REMC Association PDF Downloadable Resources A toolkit to help students evaluate media techniques and understand their influence on perceptions. https://remc.org/downloads/media_literacy/media_literacy_toolkit.pdf
Information Literacy Toolkit – UMD Downloadable Resources A guide for faculty to incorporate information and media literacy into university courses. https://lib.guides.umd.edu/InfoLitToolkit/MediaLitToolkit
Media Literacy: A Toolkit for Educators – Media Literacy Now Downloadable Resources A five-section PDF covering media landscape, analysis questions, and teaching strategies. https://medialiteracynow.org/document/media-literacy-a-toolkit-for-educators/
Public Media Alliance Digital Library Downloadable Resources A global collection of media literacy toolkits, guides, and advocacy materials. https://www.publicmediaalliance.org/resources/tools/caribbean-media-literacy-digital-library/
Reality Check: The Game – MediaSmarts Interactive Tools A browser game teaching fact-checking skills via reverse-image and source verification missions. https://mediasmarts.ca/digital-media-literacy/educational-games/reality-check-game
Interland – Be Internet Awesome Interactive Tools An adventure-style game teaching digital citizenship and online safety via fun, interactive challenges. https://beinternetawesome.withgoogle.com/interland/