Info Ambassadors: Accessing and Sharing Reliable Information

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This activity will support you in creating and sharing reliable information, making it easier for everyone in your community to stay informed and engaged. ﻿
Work with others to set up an information hub, participate in a youth news network, and develop media projects that highlight issues important to you and your peers.
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First, get inspired!Fraser left school at 16 and now works as a TV reporter on BBC Scotland. Watch his story and top tips for young people looking into becoming a young reporter. Watch more stories like this on the BBC Young Reporter Youtube channel.
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Now, take action! You’ll gain valuable skills in media production and digital literacy, and you’ll help ensure that reliable information is accessible to everyone by taking part in the following activities in your city:
Create a youth info hub: Collaborate to build an accessible and user-friendly hub for reliable information.
Join a youth news network: Learn how to report on local and global issues and share your work through a network of youth reporters.
Run interactive media projects: Use creative tools like podcasts and digital magazines to engage your peers with reliable information.
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Get your badge.Complete some of the activities from the list above and apply for a badge (=click the "Get this badge" button below) by sharing your experience and skills.
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Who is behind this activity?Cities of Learning Network partners invite you to learn and do something about the European Youth Goal #4 Information & Constructive Dialogue. We value your efforts and contributions and therefore want to reward you with badge recognition.
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Contact us for more details about the Erasmus+ co-funded project "European Youth Goals for Cities of Learning":
System&G, Greece - the project lead partner
CODEC, Belgium
Badgecraft, Lithuania
System&G Finland
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Disclaimer: We are grateful for the ideas generated by youth leaders and youth workers during the international study visits. To create this activity, humans collaborated with AI using the Youth Goals Hub GPT custom-built version, informed and inspired by the best youth work practices.
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This badge is awarded for your role in accessing and sharing reliable information helping to create a well-informed community. By taking part in the "Info Ambassadors: Accessing and Sharing Reliable Information" activity, you have demonstrated competences in managing information and outreach.
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Skills and experiences gained:
Digital literacy (connected to Youth Information Competence C3: Manage Information): Enhanced ability to navigate digital platforms and access trustworthy information, including effective searching and evaluation of information.
Content creation: Experience in developing and sharing informative media projects.
Community engagement (connected to Youth Information Competence C12: Outreach): Developed skills in educating peers about the importance of reliable information, and implementing strategies to reach as many young people as possible.
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This badge demonstrates the earner's skills and actions in accessing and sharing reliable information, helping to create a well-informed community contributing to the European Youth Goal #4 Information & Constructive Dialogue. Cities of Learning Network partners value badge earner's efforts and contributions and issue this badge after reviewing the provided evidence.

You have to finish 2 tasks to get the badge

Tasks

Task no.1

Evidence verified by: one activity organiser

Info hub contribution:
Task: Contribute to creating an information hub by gathering and organising reliable information on a specific topic of interest.
Evidence: Submit the information you gathered and organised and briefly describe your role in creating the hub.

Task no.2

Evidence verified by: one activity organiser

Youth news report:
Task: Create a news report or article on a topic relevant to your community, ensuring that the information is accurate and well-researched.
Evidence: Provide the news report or article, along with a description of your research process and how you ensured the information was reliable.

Task no.3

Evidence verified by: one activity organiser

Peer-to-peer digital literacy workshop:
Task: Organise or participate in a workshop focused on digital literacy and the importance of accessing reliable information.
Evidence: Submit a summary of the workshop, including your role, the content covered, and feedback from participants.

Technology and computers

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Organisers

Network of Cities and Regions of Learning

Used in playlists

Engage and Communicate: Make Your Voices Heard

Network of Cities and Regions of Learning

Created on European Youth Goals

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