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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.

ACMI’s School Program and Resources

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.

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).

AAP FactCheck

An independent, Australian-based fact-checking service that publishes fact-check articles and media literacy resources. Useful for educators and the public, it offers real-world examples of how misinformation spreads and how facts are verified using credible sources.

Busting 5 Common Climate Myths

In this video, Monash University climate scientist Dr Kim Reid debunks five common myths about climate change. This resource promotes evidence-based assessments of climate claims, supports critical thinking and helps learners to separate fact from fiction. Produced on behalf of the RMIT Information Integrity Hub by Eiddwen Jeffery and Renee Davidson.

Combating Climate Misinformation

In this video, climate and communication experts share strategies to limit the spread of climate misinformation. Featuring Dr John Cook from the University of Melbourne and Dr Lucy Richardson from Monash University, the video discusses effective climate-communication strategies and how to ensure accurate and reliable information reaches the public. Produced on behalf of the RMIT Information Integrity Hub by Eiddwen Jeffery and Renee Davidson.

First Draft’s Training Resources (Archived)

First Draft was a nonprofit (2015–2022) dedicated to training journalists and combating misinformation and disinformation. Its resources offer practical advice to researchers on how to find, verify and publish content sourced from the social web. First Draft’s website is now hosted by the Internet Archive and may trigger a browser security warning.

Framework for Countering Misinformation

A framework for choosing the most appropriate response to counter misinformation. Suitable for general audiences and students (years 7–12), the framework is set out in a video, short guide and comprehensive report, which explain how responses to falsehoods should take into account their prominence, relevance and persuasive potential.

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.

MoAD’s Media Literacy Resources

A catalogue of media literacy resources for students (years F–12). Developed by the Museum of Australian Democracy, these resources include videos, explainers and classroom activities on topics such as digital citizenship, media production and bias, and the role of news in Australian democracy.

Other Side of the Story: News and Media Literacy Resources

A collection of explainers, lesson plans, games and quizzes designed by the UK’s BBC Teach to help secondary students (years 7–10) develop skills in media analysis and critical thinking. Covering topics such as misinformation and media influence, the resources explain how to critically evaluate sources, identify bias and make informed decisions. Some video content may be geo-blocked and unavailable in Australia.

The PM’s Daughter

A 10-part fictional drama series exploring the life of a teenager whose mum is the Australian prime minister. Created by the ABC in collaboration with the Australian Children’s Television Foundation, the show is accompanied by teaching toolkits (years 5–10) that explore themes such as civic responsibility, media influence, friendship and activism, offering a springboard for class discussions on digital citizenship, leadership and personal values.

Young and eSafe – Critical thinking (for students)

This video produced by the Office of the eSafety Commissioner offers guidance to help young people evaluate online content. By developing their critical thinking skills to separate what’s real from what’s fake, it encourages learners to verify information before acting on it.

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