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  1. True digital literacy isn't generated; it's understood. 💡

    On this Literacy Day, step away from the opaque shortcuts of AI, dive into the clean NetBSD source code, and empower human curiosity from the bare metal up. Read the source, master the system, and keep human craftsmanship alive. 📖⚙️

    RTFM (Read the Fantastic Manual)

    #NetBSD #LiteracyDay #DigitalLiteracy #ReadTheSource #CodeLiteracy #HumanIntelligence #runBSD #Linux #Unix #RTFM #internationalliteracyday #noai #antiai #nollm #antillm

  2. Modern Ghana: The Gambia, ECOWAS launch West Africa’s first strategic centre to combat misinformation, disinformation. “The Government of The Gambia, in collaboration with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, has launched the National Misinformation and Disinformation Response Centre, the first of its kind in West Africa.”

    https://rbfirehose.com/2026/04/30/modern-ghana-the-gambia-ecowas-launch-west-africas-first-strategic-centre-to-combat-misinformation-disinformation/
  3. The quiet expansion of surveillance in education is dangerous.

    From bus scanners to AI analytics, a student's every move is tracked, creating a data trail that can follow (and potentially harm) marginalized students.

    Convenience must not bypass due diligence. Demand transparency, governance, and the right to privacy.

    wiobyrne.com/privacy-isnt-opti

    #StudentPrivacy #EdTech #DigitalLiteracy

  4. 🌟 Empowering Students to Navigate the Digital Age! 🌟

    In today's world, understanding how social media and disinformation shape our perceptions is more crucial than ever. That's why I'm thrilled to share this amazing resource from [Journeys In Film](journeysinfilm.org/teach-media)!

    Check out their newest film guide for "And So It Begins," featuring Nobel Prize winner Maria Ressa. In this eye-opening clip from The Daily Show, Maria discusses how social media platforms spread lies and misinformation, often by design. It's a stark reminder of the power of digital literacy in shaping our worldview and political landscape.

    📚 Get the resource: Journeys In Film Media Literacy Guide Teach Media Literacy with Film: Disinformation and Social Media journeysinfilm.org/teach-media

    This teaching resource is perfect for helping students develop critical thinking skills and an informed understanding of social media, disinformation, and media literacy. It's a great tool to get students thinking critically about how online media affects them and their world.

    Let's equip the next generation with the tools they need to navigate the complexities of the digital age responsibly and thoughtfully. Share this post and spread the word about the importance of digital literacy! 🌐📚

    #DigitalLiteracy #MediaLiteracy #SocialMedia #Disinformation #CurrentEvents #MariaRessa #JonStewart #TheDailyShow #Democracy #Education #Homeschooling #Movies #MentalHealth #Politics

  5. Teach about Disinformation and Social Media with film! Check out our newest resources to help you prepare students with critical thinking skills and an informed understanding of social media, disinformation and media literacy.

    Our film guide for And So It Begins features profiles Nobel-prize winner Maria Ressa (shown in the attached video talking with Jon Stewart on The Daily Show). This teaching resource explores how social media and disinformation can fragmented perceptions of reality in ways that influence politics and everyday people. It's a great tool to get students thinking critically about how online media affects them and their world.

    Get more relevant, timely media literacy resources at the link:

    journeysinfilm.org/teach-media

    @histodons @pilipinas @violencestudies

    #DigitalLiteracy #MediaLiteracy #SocialMedia #Disinformation #CurrentEvents #MariaRessa #JonStewart #TheDailyShow #Democracy #Education #Homeschooling #Movies #MentalHealth #Politics

  6. ➡️ How can we tackle disinformation in today's classrooms?

    🦸 We have the answer! @EUDigitalEdu experts have created a series of guidelines on #disinformation and promoting #DigitalLiteracy to help teachers like you.

    Download them here 👇

    #DEAP #EUDigitalEducation

    🐦🔗: n.respublicae.eu/EUErasmusPlus

  7. Bin #neuhier im #fediverse. Wer bin ich? Attribute: #genX, #Zürich, #lgbt, academic #librarian (MAS), #computerscience (dipl. Ing.). Meine berufl. Schwerpunkte zurzeit #Gaming und #Gamification, #DigitalLiteracy und #Wikimedia / #Wikipedia. Hobbymässig sehr leidenschaftlich in #geocaching. Sonstiges: Halte #Vogelspinnen. Höre viel Musik: #Metal (Thrash und Death), #Electronica (z.B. Paul van Dyk) und diverses #Alternative. Interessiert in Wissenschaft & Politik.
    #schweizerbubble

  8. RT @EUDigitalEdu: 📝 Test your knowledge: #Disinformation and #DigitalLiteracy edition!

    Last month, as part of the #DEAP, we launched our guidelines for teachers and educators on disinformation and digital literacy.

    Let's see if you have been taking notes 😉👇

    🐦🔗: nitter.eu/EUErasmusPlus/status