In cooperation with the gamingHouse organization,  as part  of the international project TRUTH4YOUTH, we  conducted a local workshop on the topic of digital literacy, critical thinking and strengthening resilience against disinformation.

The event was held in accordance with the official guidelines for local workshops (WP4) and was based on the principles of non-formal learning and the Kolb cycle of experiential learning. Through interactive sets, young participants tried their hand at:

  • Loop and Puzzle Analysis (Module 1A): By solving puzzles without instructions, they learned how our brains automatically fill in missing information with their own assumptions – which we often unconsciously do when reading online news.
  • Comparing Media Narratives (Module 1B): Participants analyzed different media sources and found out how different storytelling, tone, and algorithms can affect our perception of reality.
  • Creating a Fake News Quiz (Module 2): In small groups, they designed their own challenges with real and fake headlines and photos, and practiced fake news recognition skills in a fun and competitive way.

The workshop offered a safe and inclusive space where young people spoke about the challenges of the modern digital environment, such as echo chambers, the fake news trap and disinformation. At the end, participants completed personal action plans and shared their commitments for safer and more informed online navigation.

Thank you to everyone involved for their energy, curiosity and contribution to building a more resilient digital community!