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Chapter 4: What Is Disinformation and How Do We Deal With It? Year of publication: 2024 Corporate author: Chile. Ministry of the General Secretariat of Government Why have fake news become so popular? How can we avoid them when doing homework, assignments and getting informed about what is happening in the country and the world? In this capsule, aimed at parents, guardians and tutors, we will learn what disinformation is, more popularly known as the phenomenon of fake news, along with advice on how to confront it and not continue its spread. This capsule was produced by the Ministry of the General Secretariat of Government in collaboration with Mineduc, within the framework of the Citizenship and Digital Literacy Plan. 
Critical and Reflective Digital Literacy: Digital Citizenship Year of publication: 2024 Corporate author: Innovation Center Mineduc Coni helps her grandfather do the online shopping for the house and her grandfather helps her understand how apps work and become more aware of her privacy. Join Coni and her friends to discover what digital citizenship is and how they exercise it from home and school. This is the first of a series of four capsules that introduces us to the dimension of “Critical and reflective digital literacy”, which is understood as the acquisition of knowledge and the development of skills and attitudes to autonomously use, understand and evaluate digital technologies. 
UNESCO Futures of Education Report Explained by Members of the International Commission Year of publication: 2022 Corporate author: UNESCO Initiated by UNESCO, the International Commission on the Futures of Education has prepared a new report on how education can best shape the future of humanity and the planet. In this video, members of the Commission and its chair explain the main recommendations and defining features of their report, Reimagining our futures together: A new social contract for education. The report is part of UNESCO’s Futures of Education initiative which aims to rethink education and shape the future. The initiative is catalyzing a global debate on how knowledge, education and learning need to be reimagined in a world of increasing complexity, uncertainty, and precarity. 
[Video] The Ten Targets of the Sustainable Development Goal 4...with Elyx Year of publication: 2017 Corporate author: UNESCO This new UNESCO animation explaining the ten targets of the Sustainable Development Goal 4.Together with Elyx, the UN's first digital ambassador, discover how to ensure inclusive and quality education for all and promote lifelong learning. 
[Video] How Many Languages Can You Recognize? Year of publication: 2018 Corporate author: UNESCO How many languages can you recognize in the video? People have the right to receive education in their mother language!More languages will be added to the SDG4 video!So don't forget to have a look at our playlist (link below) and let us know your mother tongue on our social media channels!SDG4 PLAYLIST: http://bit.ly/UNESCO-SDG4International Mother Language Day webpage: https://en.unesco.org/international-days/international-mother-language-day 
Preventing violent extremism through education Year of publication: 2016 Corporate author: Tim Parry Jonathan Ball Foundation for Peace This UNESCO video illustrates the importance of preventing violent extremism through education. It is based on excerpts from “My Former Life”, produced by the Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace, based on testimonies of people once engaged in promoting or perpetrating extreme violence. This video also draws attention to some of the drivers of violent extremism, to the role of education in preventing violent extremism and to educational approaches recommended by UNESCO. 
Ocean Literacy and the IOC: Fostering Ocean-related Education and the Culture of Conservation, Restoration and Sustainable Use of Our Blue Planet Year of publication: 2017 Corporate author: Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) The general public is not aware of the full extent of the medical, economic, social, political and environmental importance of the sea.Many of us are not aware that our day-to-day actions can have a cumulative effect on the health of the ocean and seas – a necessary resource that must be protected for all life on planet earth to exist.In other words, people lack a sense of ‘Ocean Literacy’ i.e. an understanding of the ocean’s influence on us and our influence on the ocean.In more detail, ocean literacy is more than just educating or informing the public and the marine and maritime stakeholders about the importance of oceans.Ocean literacy, through the use of behavioral change methods and by adopting a system approach, aims at facilitating the creation of an ocean literate society. 
Beyond Bali Education Package Year of publication: 2012 Author: Lily Taylor | Saul Karnovsky The Beyond Bali Project funded by Building Community Resilience (BCR) aims to develop and produce an education resource for secondary school students (years 8/9) on the Bali bombings and the Bali Peace Park. The resource is designed to build social resilience to violent extremism by: - providing students with the skills and tools to critically analyze and challenge violent extremism, its causes and consequences - raising awareness and education on the social impacts of violent extremism - encouraging students to think about how societies can resist the influence of violent extremism - engaging students through activities and discussion about the Bali Peace Park as social resistance to terrorism. 
Guardians of the Pacific: A Teacher’s Guide to Celebrating, Preserving, and Promoting World Heritage Year of publication: 2024 Author: Karena Menzie-Ballantyne | Nanise J. Young Okotai | Adi Meretui Tuvou Ratunabuabua Corporate author: APCEIU Guardians of the Pacific: A Teacher’s Guide to Celebrating, Preserving, and Promoting World Heritage is an APCEIU initiative dedicated to advancing Global Citizenship Education (GCED) worldwide. Anchored in the principles of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and UNESCO World Heritage, the guide places a special emphasis on the rich and diverse heritage of the Pacific region. This Guide reflects GCED’s integrative approach, which encompasses three interconnected dimensions of learning: cognitive, socio-emotional, and behavioral. It encourages critical thinking about heritage and sustainability, fosters empathy by deepening understanding of the Pacific's unique cultural and natural environments, and inspires meaningful actions to protect and preserve local heritage. Tailored for educators working with students in upper primary (grades 4–6) and lower secondary (grades 7–9), the Guide provides step-by-step instructions and practical resources for incorporating Pacific World Heritage into classroom lessons and extracurricular activities. It is a valuable tool for nurturing awareness, appreciation, and stewardship of the Pacific region’s irreplaceable heritage in schools worldwide. <Table of Contents>ForewordHow to Use This GuideSection 1. Learning Framework Rationale Section 2. What Makes a Place Special?Section 3. The 2030 Agenda, Five Pillars and SDGsSection 4. Protecting People: Levuka Historical Port Town (Cultural Site)Section 5. Preserving the Planet: Phoenix Islands Protected Area (Natural Site)Section 6. Ensuring Prosperity: Rock Islands Southern Lagoon (Mixed Site)Section 7. Promoting Peace: Bikini Atoll Nuclear Test Site (Cultural Site)Section 8. Partnerships to Protect the Environment: East Rennell (Natural Site)Section 9. Taking Action to Promote and Protect a Special PlaceReferences WorksheetsPhoto Cards 
Location of INEE Resources on PSS-SEL Year of publication: 2024 Corporate author: Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE) | Interagency Network for Education in Emergencies (INEE) In these workshops, participants learned how to locate INEE PSS-SEL resources, including the INEE Background Document on Psychosocial Support and Psychoeducation for Children and Youth in Emergencies, the INEE Guidance Note on PSS, the PSS-SEL Toolkit, and the Guidance Note on Teacher Well-Being in Emergencies, and how to effectively adapt them to different contexts.