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Online 24/7 - influence of internet on young people

2019-2-HR01-KA105-0611202019Youth mobilityfinalizedGood practice
Countries: HR|BG|LT|UK|TR · Grant: €21,075.36
Key Competences (incl. mathematics and literacy) - basic skillsAccess for disadvantagedICT - new technologies - digital competences

Objectives

The purpose of this project is to provide space for young people for discussions, exchange of experience and ideas where, with the support of experts and teachers, they can develop needed competences to “take the control” over their lives and put the technology in their service, not the other way around. The rise of internet and technology and their importance in lives of young people has dramatically increased in recent years. Technology and internet are everywhere and our present, and even more the future cannot be imagined without them. Therefore, fostering 21st century digital literacy and technical competency is a must. How internet and technology changed the way we live, and will continue to change our lives, is the reason for so many evolving discourse – there are many positive effects, but there are also many negative ones and projects like this one, that enable gaining and improving competences related to media literacy and critical thinking, are highly needed. Objectives of this project: o To encourage young peoples’ critical thinking and critical approach to internet and social media o To provide space for reflecting and analyzing own behaviors but also behaviors of peers from other countries when it comes to internet and social media o To develop basic competences in digital literacy and learn about cyber bulling and internet addiction o In practical part of the program support development of communication and time management, learn concentration techniques and raise the level of self-confidence and self-awareness

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