European Movement Ireland inviting schools across Kerry to teach media literacy

European Movement Ireland is inviting schools across Kerry to teach children about mis- and disinformation.

The independent, not-for-profit organisation has launched The Blue Star Media Literacy Series.

It teaches pupils to question what they see, and distinguish between what is real online and what is not.

Last year, twelve Kerry schools participated in the programme.

CEO of European Movement Ireland, David Geary says the rise of AI, misinformation, and fake news means people of all ages are increasingly exposed to manipulation by bad actors; adding that children are particularly vulnerable.

Registration for the Blue Star Programme is open until Friday, 23 October.

The recent Cyber Safe Kids report found that 55% of primary school children aged eight to twelve now use AI.

European Movement Ireland is the national implementation body of the Blue Star Programme, and is funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.