Platform setup, piloting and new assessment tool
The MILES project continues to move forward with exciting developments! Our team is currently finalising the setup of the online platform where the MILES training modules will soon be available in all partner languages. This multilingual platform will make our training materials easily accessible to teachers and future teachers across Europe, ensuring that language is not a barrier to developing critical media literacy skills.
At the same time, our project partners are preparing to launch pilot activities with teachers and trainee teachers. These pilot sessions will give participants the opportunity to engage with the MILES modules in real educational settings, providing valuable feedback that will help us to further refine our training approach. Piloting is a crucial step in ensuring that the content meets the needs of teachers and is both practical and effective in the classroom.
But that's not all - following the pilot with teachers, the next phase of the project will focus on students and their families. We will run co-design workshops where students will be actively involved in shaping the learning experience. This will be followed by a series of workshops directly with students and further co-design sessions to ensure that the material reflects their perspectives and realities.
In addition, we are preparing innovative flipped classroom approaches that will involve teachers and families, creating a holistic learning environment that extends beyond the classroom and promotes critical thinking skills in everyday life.
To support the piloting phase, we have developed a new tool to help participants make an initial assessment of their current media literacy skills. This self-assessment provides an initial reflection on key skills and helps participants identify areas for development as they begin their learning journey. The English version of the assessment tool can be found here: MILES Media Literacy Assessment.
If you're interested in learning more about our activities or would like to get involved, please don't hesitate to contact us via our contact page.
Together, we are building a strong foundation for fostering critical thinking, resilience to disinformation and responsible media engagement among teachers and students alike. Stay tuned for more updates as we move into the next phases of this exciting journey!