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Empowering Children and Parents through Media Education: A Conceptual Approach by Jugendhilfe Olsberg

In today’s digital age, Jugendhilfe Olsberg recognizes the critical need to empower children and adolescents with strong digital competencies. They have developed a comprehensive media education concept aimed at fostering responsible digital practices from an early age. This initiative equips youth welfare professionals and empowers parents with tools to effectively guide children through the complexities of the online world. By emphasising media literacy and encouraging responsible digital engagement, the concept aims to safeguard young users from the potential risks associated with digital media. It promotes collaborative learning and constructive dialogue among youth, parents, and educators, ensuring a proactive approach to digital citizenship amidst rapid technological advancements. This approach not only enhances children’s safety online but also plays a crucial role in raising parents’ awareness of social media skills and internet safety, thereby creating a safer and more informed digital environment for families.

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  • Category
    Methodologies and pedagogical approaches
  • Country
    Germany
  • Language
    German
  • Type of resource
    Document

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