Session
Organizer 1: Private Sector, Eastern European Group
Organizer 2: Technical Community, Eastern European Group
Organizer 3: Private Sector, African Group
Organizer 4: Private Sector, African Group
Organizer 2: Technical Community, Eastern European Group
Organizer 3: Private Sector, African Group
Organizer 4: Private Sector, African Group
Speaker 1: OLAMIPOSI FASINA, Civil Society, African Group
Speaker 2: Andrey Aleinikov, Private Sector, Eastern European Group
Speaker 3: Confidence Osein, Civil Society, African Group
Speaker 4: Osvaldo Larancuent, Technical Community, Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC)
Speaker 2: Andrey Aleinikov, Private Sector, Eastern European Group
Speaker 3: Confidence Osein, Civil Society, African Group
Speaker 4: Osvaldo Larancuent, Technical Community, Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC)
Format
Roundtable
Duration (minutes): 60
Format description: The roundtable format is ideal for this session due to its interactive and collaborative nature, fostering rich discussions on digital literacy and hygiene challenges. It ensures equal participation, giving voice to youth, educators, policymakers, and private sector representatives, promoting inclusivity and innovative solutions. The format creates a sense of equality, enhancing engagement and valuing every contribution equally. The 60-minute duration is perfect for maintaining focus and engagement. It includes: - Brief Introductions (5-10 minutes): an overview of the topic and objectives. - Interactive Discussions (30-35 minutes): facilitated roundtable conversations and case studies, ensuring equal participation from onsite and online attendees. - Q&A and Wrap-Up (10-15 minutes): time for audience questions, live polls, and summarizing key takeaways. This structure ensures a dynamic, inclusive, and seamless experience for all participants, accommodating the hybrid format effectively.
Duration (minutes): 60
Format description: The roundtable format is ideal for this session due to its interactive and collaborative nature, fostering rich discussions on digital literacy and hygiene challenges. It ensures equal participation, giving voice to youth, educators, policymakers, and private sector representatives, promoting inclusivity and innovative solutions. The format creates a sense of equality, enhancing engagement and valuing every contribution equally. The 60-minute duration is perfect for maintaining focus and engagement. It includes: - Brief Introductions (5-10 minutes): an overview of the topic and objectives. - Interactive Discussions (30-35 minutes): facilitated roundtable conversations and case studies, ensuring equal participation from onsite and online attendees. - Q&A and Wrap-Up (10-15 minutes): time for audience questions, live polls, and summarizing key takeaways. This structure ensures a dynamic, inclusive, and seamless experience for all participants, accommodating the hybrid format effectively.
Policy Question(s)
A. How can governments, private sectors, and civil society collaborate to create comprehensive and inclusive digital literacy frameworks that protect vulnerable groups, such as children and adolescents, from emerging digital threats?
B. What policy measures are needed to ensure that digital hygiene education is effectively integrated into school curricula and informal learning environments, and how can these initiatives be standardized across regions?
C. How can youth participation be institutionalized in the development and implementation of digital literacy programs to ensure they are relevant, engaging, and responsive to the needs of younger generations?
What will participants gain from attending this session? Participants attending the session will gain valuable insights into the critical importance of digital literacy and hygiene, particularly for vulnerable groups like children and adolescents. They will learn about the primary digital threats faced by younger generations and explore effective strategies to mitigate these risks. The session will showcase innovative methods and educational formats for teaching digital hygiene and improving digital literacy, including the use of educational tools. Attendees will also discover how to engage youth in co-creating educational programs and understand the collaborative roles of governments, private sectors, and civil society in promoting a safe and inclusive digital future. Through case studies and interactive elements, participants will leave with practical knowledge, actionable tools, and a network of like-minded professionals committed to building digital resilience among the younger generation.
Description:
Digital literacy and hygiene are becoming increasingly important in the rapid digitalization era. Vulnerable groups, such as children and adolescents, require essential knowledge and skills to protect their personal data, critically analyze information and navigate digital environments safely. This session will explore initiatives aimed at enhancing digital literacy and fostering digital hygiene skills among the younger generation.
Digital literacy and hygiene are becoming increasingly important in the rapid digitalization era. Vulnerable groups, such as children and adolescents, require essential knowledge and skills to protect their personal data, critically analyze information and navigate digital environments safely. This session will explore initiatives aimed at enhancing digital literacy and fostering digital hygiene skills among the younger generation.
Expected Outcomes
Enhanced Understanding: participants will gain a deeper understanding of the digital threats faced by children and adolescents, along with practical strategies to mitigate these risks through improved digital literacy and hygiene practices.
Actionable Insights: stakeholders will identify effective educational formats and tools to teach digital hygiene and literacy, ensuring these methods are accessible and engaging for younger audiences.
Youth Engagement Strategies: participants will explore innovative ways to involve youth in co-designing digital literacy programs, ensuring their relevance and effectiveness.
Hybrid Format: Facilitating Interaction: we will use a dedicated moderator to manage both onsite and online participation, ensuring seamless communication. Online tools like live polls, Q&A platforms, and chat features will allow remote attendees to ask questions and share ideas in real time. Onsite and online speakers will be given equal opportunities to contribute, with their inputs displayed on shared screens.
Designing the Session: the session will be structured to include short presentations, interactive discussions, and breakout groups, with both physical and virtual participants grouped together. Visual aids, such as slides and live demonstrations, will be shared simultaneously with all attendees.
Complementary Tools: we plan to use platforms like Mentimeter or Slido for live polling and Q&A, Zoom or Microsoft Teams for virtual participation, and Miro or Jamboard for collaborative brainstorming.