Professional learning resources from Australia’s national museum of screen culture, ACMI. These courses and webinars are designed to help educators (F–12) teach media and digital literacy, including how to critically evaluate AI-generated content.
Applying Critical Thinking to Navigate Online Information
A professional learning course for secondary school teachers to boost their ability to navigate the digital landscape. Developed by Australia’s Cool.org and the RMIT Information Integrity Hub, it explains why misinformation spreads and how educators can apply critical thinking and fact-checking skills to build resilience against false and misleading content in the form of text, photos and videos. Presented by RMIT digital literacy expert Sushi Das.
Digital Citizenship: Prepare Learners for Online Success
A professional learning module designed by Microsoft Learn to help educators (years F–12) teach media literacy and digital citizenship. With a strong focus on identifying misinformation and disinformation, it supports teachers, parents and guardians to foster the critical thinking skills that are essential for students’ safe and informed digital engagement.
eSafety’s Professional Learning for Lower Primary Teachers
eSafety offers a range of professional learning modules for primary school educators (years F–3) teaching online safety. Its Fostering Early Critical Thinking module, designed to help teachers turn students into curious and confident online safety investigators, provides practical teaching strategies and classroom activities that encourage young learners to question what they see, hear and do online and that develop the self-regulation skills needed to balance their online and offline lives.
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.
Navigating Conversations with Believers of Conspiracy Theories
A professional learning course for secondary school teachers (years 7–10) on how to engage with believers of conspiracy theories. Developed by Australia’s Cool.org in collaboration with the RMIT Information Integrity Hub, it covers conversational strategies, the drivers behind conspiratorial beliefs and how to expand perspectives through research, helping teachers support more informed and respectful dialogue in the classroom. Presented by RMIT digital literacy expert Sushi Das.
The Digital Child’s Resources for Educators, Parents and Kids
The Digital Child is a national research centre committed to creating positive digital childhoods for all Australian children. Among its collection of free resources are lesson plans and professional learning modules for educators, digital safety fact sheets for parents and downloadable storybooks for children.