TASKs for democracy

Activity 45
Media literacy and human rights
DESCRIPTION
Original activity contributed by Ivo Piperkov
Focus: the development of media literacy based on the recognition of human rights can help prevent the
risks inherent in students’ use of the Internet. Helping teachers learn about, design and use good multimedia
educational products is essential, and this training activity will be a step in this direction.
Target group: pre-/in-service teachers of age groups 10-14/14-18/adult learners
Expected learning outcomes:
A_DIV_1 Acceptance of diversity as a positive value for the environment and the survival of humankind
A_EPIST_1 Acceptance of the fact that every individual constructs knowledge differently
A_SELF_5 Readiness to strive for mutual understanding and meaningful dialogue
S_COOP_2 Ability to draw on others’ diverse expertise and experience for the benefit of the group’s work
S_EPIST_2 Aptitude to search for information through different channels and from diverse sources
Type of activity: Core/main activity
PROCEDURE
Introduction
Present the aims and methods of the session, including the use of a Moodle platform for assignments and
any follow-up projects.
Step 1 (whole group – 15 minutes – optional)
1. If the participants do not know each other, a 5-minute ice-breaker could be used for everyone to say their
first name and a multimedia-related word that they do not fully understand. Everyone has to memorise
at least three names and the mysterious multimedia words associated with them.
2. Take notes so the group can later become clear about the meanings of these words.
Step 2 (whole group – 45 minutes)
1. Ask participants if they know of online educational projects. The group should listen to participants’ short
accounts of these.
2. Give examples of online educational multimedia projects (see an example in Task sheet/slide 1).
3. Inform participants about the aims and the timeline of the training, and the scheme to eventually create
their own individual multimedia educational projects (Task sheet/slide 2).
4. Present the Moodle platform, where the participants will have the opportunity to communicate, ask
questions and share materials.
5. The participants register on the Moodle platform and post a comment or question to the trainer.
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