The training materials created during the implementation of the JOUR-YOU Project are now published. The main objectives of the materials are to foster the citizen journalism knowledge and skills of young people and youth workers. There are three new materials available online:
Free course on citizen journalism: the online course is divided into seven sections that equip participants with essential knowledge about the definition and history of citizen journalism, educate them on effective strategies to identify fake news and disinformation and teach them how to actively contribute to the community wellbeing through online presence and media content creation.
Training toolkit on media literacy: Designed to facilitate the youth workers’ work and activities in the field of media literacy, tackling fake news and disinformation. The guide presents 30 innovative tools for non-formal learning to be implemented in training aimed at building the skills of young people to search and process information, recognize fake news, create and distribute compelling online improve the media landscape of their local communities.
Guide with best practices on citizen journalism: Includes existing examples of citizen journalism done well. The guide is designed to foster young people’s media literacy skills by introducing them to international best practices of online magazines, fact-checking platforms, educational initiatives, online safety and professional support programs. All training materials are now available in the Project Activities section.
