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ABC Education Resources

Free media literacy resources for students (years 5–12), developed by Australia’s national broadcaster. The collection includes interactive modules for students, classroom materials and lesson plans for teachers, and explainers on topics such as news production and media bias. The site also features BTN High, a curriculum-linked news program for upper-primary and secondary students, and “Real, LOLZ, Oops or Fake”, an online game through which players evaluate news sources and assess the headlines, content and imagery of stories to develop their critical thinking skills.

ABC’s Fact Check Essentials

A series of curriculum-aligned interactive lessons to introduce basic fact-checking and verification concepts, developed by RMIT ABC Fact Check and ABC Education. Covering topics such spotting fake videos, identifying misinformation and using verification tools, the lessons build media literacy, critical thinking and fact-checking skills in an engaging way.

ADM+S Learning Resources

ADM+S is a national research centre dedicated to responsible, ethical and inclusive automated decision-making. Its suite of learning resources, aimed primarily at researchers, policymakers and educators, includes a classroom module on the use of digital technologies and data in the context of health information, suitable for years 9–12 (More-than-Human Wellbeing) and an introductory course on AI, suitable for general adult audiences (We Are AI).

Checkology

A “virtual classroom” in which students (years 5–12) learn to spot misinformation, recognise bias and question conspiratorial thinking. Lessons draw on real examples from social media and the news to engage students in critical analysis. Developed by The News Literacy Project, a US-based education nonprofit, the platform supports learners to become critical thinkers and informed and responsible digital citizens. Teacher registration is required.

CTRL-F

A Canadian digital media literacy program to build AI literacy and help students (years 7–12) identify false and misleading information online. Designed by civics educational nonprofit CIVIX, it includes evidence-based strategies for critically assessing online content and a short curriculum adapted from digital literacy expert Mike Caulfield’s SIFT method (Stop, Investigate the source, Find better coverage, Trace claims).

eSmart

An extensive program of lesson plans and online modules (years F–10) designed to keep children informed, responsible and safe online. Younger students can earn their “Digital Licence”, while older students can explore the Media Literacy Lab (requires teacher registration). Created by the Alannah & Madeline Foundation and endorsed by eSafety, these resources are aligned to the Australian curriculum and cover topics such as advertising, consent and AI images. Teachers can also complete professional development modules.

MediaWise

MediaWise is an initiative of the Poynter Institute that provides learners of all ages with the tools and critical skills they need to identify misinformation via online modules, explainers, videos, fact checks and lesson plans for educators. Its program includes the Hit Pause Media Literacy Curriculum, which offers 11 ready-to-use lessons for secondary students, focusing on fact checking, critical evaluation of information and responsible sharing online. Poynter is the home of the International Fact-Checking Network, and MediaWise oversees the Teen Fact-Checking Network.

RMIT’s Fact-Checking Course

A free course that equips students with the skills to spot falsehoods and manipulated media and to reflexively question what they see online. Aimed primarily at university students, it covers the essential concepts and processes of fact checking, source evaluation and critical thinking in the age of online conspiracies and generative AI. Presented by RMIT lecturer Sushi Das, the course is modelled on RMIT’s Australian-first fact-checking “micro credential”, which has been updated and made free to the public.

Under the Radar: Harmful Industries’ Digital Marketing to Australian Children

A series of three online modules designed for secondary students (ages 12–16) on how harmful products such as alcohol and gambling are marketed to Australian children online. Created by VicHealth and the Alannah & Madeline Foundation, the series helps students to identify persuasive marketing tactics, understand media influence and make informed choices. Modules are accompanied by a teacher guide and available through the eSmart Media Literacy Lab (requires teacher registration).

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