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Eduskills+Media — Nurturing Mindful Media Creators

About the Project

The Challenge: We live in a digital world. Studies show that a majority of young children use smartphones daily, often passively consuming content. How do we ensure they become critical thinkers and creative producers, not just passive viewers?

Our Approach: In our Erasmus+ project, Eduskills+Media, we explored this very question. In collaboration with international partners, we moved beyond the simple fear of “screen time” and investigated how to teach media literacy in a positive and empowering way.

The Discovery: We found that photography is a magical gateway. Over two years, we developed and tested over 70 photographic activities with more than 180 children. We discovered that when children are given a camera, something amazing happens:

  • They learn to look at the world with intention and curiosity.
  • They shift from being passive consumers to active, creative storytellers.
  • They develop critical thinking skills, asking questions about what makes a picture interesting or truthful.

The Impact in Our Classrooms:
What we learn in these projects doesn’t stay in research papers. It comes directly into our classrooms. The insights from Eduskills+Media are now part of the LANA Approach, ensuring your child learns to use technology creatively, critically, and consciously. We are not just teaching children

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