Critical Thinking & Media Literacy for Senior Citizens
Section outline
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In an increasingly digitised society, media literacy has become a cornerstone for fostering active citizenship, strengthening democracy, and nurturing critical thinking. The MELISE project extends this mission to media literacy trainers through its Train-the-Trainers course, equipping them with the knowledge and tools to empower senior citizens in navigating today’s complex media landscape.
Delivered in English and hosted on Octaedro's Moodle platform, this program combines theoretical insights with practical applications, offering participants a comprehensive understanding of media literacy challenges across Europe. The course structure includes four lessons, divided into units that address both technical and specialized topics. These lessons explore the main challenges faced by the sector in participating regions and across Europe, ensuring relevance and applicability.
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This lesson provides an overview of the challenges older adults face in the digital world and how to motivate them to develop media literacy skills.
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This lesson focuses on equipping trainers with the skills to teach seniors how to critically assess media content and combat misinformation.
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This lesson covers best practices for ensuring online security and ethical behavior in digital interactions.
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This lesson highlights the role of digital tools in fostering social connections and inclusion for senior citizens.
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We would love to hear your thoughts on the course you have just completed as part of the MELISE project. Your feedback is essential for helping us improve the content and structure of our training, so we can offer an even more enriching learning experience for senior citizens. It will only take a few minutes to complete this short feedback survey. Thank you very much for your participation!