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Challenges in our digital societies • The blurring of traditional notions of responsibility and citizenship as a result of the information flow; • The lack of understanding of the impact of digital technologies on our lives (ex: artificial intelligence and data privacy); • The accelerating effect of COVID-19 on misinformation and disinformation ; • The amplification and spread of divisive and hateful narratives. 2 Educational responses • Education is the first line of defense against misinformation, disinformation and hate speech: Fosters a sense of belonging to a common humanity, solidarity and respect for diversity; Promotes socio-emotional skills in a digital age; Develops critical thinking through Media and information literacy (MIL); Prepares individuals to engage with the challenges of today’s world. 3 Educational responses in a digital age Learning to use technologies in an ethical, inclusive, responsible and equitable way Find, access, Engage with Be aware of use and create other users and Navigate the ICT one’s rights information with content in environment effectively an active, safely and critical, sensitive responsibly and ethical manner 4 UNESCO’s work: Global Citizenship Education in a Digital Age Global citizenship education (GCED) is at the heart of UNESCO’s response to today’s challenges GCED is part of UNESCO’s vision of “Quality Education” and target 4.7: The development of learners’ knowledge, skills, values and attitudes in view of their active participation in the peaceful development of their societies; A transformative approach whereby school educators, teachers, children and youth learn to “live citizenship” both on- and offline. 5 Selected examples of our work GCED • New Guidelines for teachers’ trainers on Global Citizenship Education in a Digital Age (forthcoming) • Updated Media and Information Literacy Curriculum MIL (2021) • “Think Before Sharing” campaign Hate speech • Global Education Ministers Conference on Addressing hate speech through education, 26 October 2021 6
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