Decoding Digital Media: Media Literacy and Digital Citizenship for the K-12
Instructors
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Chryso ChristodoulouCEO - FounderMrs. Chryso Christodoulou is the founder of FUNecole® Research Institute and the co-founder of Digipro Education Limited. Her academic background is in Computer Science and Education. She is the designer and author of the FUNecole® for Cambridge ICT Starters Initial Steps endorsed by University of Cambridge International Examinations and recognized best practice educational approach by the European Commission. Mrs. Christodoulou is an external educational expert for the Institute of Prospective Technological Studies (IPTS) on various educational research projects. She is a program committee member for the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers’ (IEEE) Computer society. Mrs. Christodoulou participates as keynote speaker and panelist at numerous conferences, seminars and workshops around the world. Mrs. Christodoulou´s work has been published in scholarly and policy publications, such as IEEE Xplore and the European Parliament Magazine. She is a recognized as an entrepreneurship expert by OECD and is one of 350 European Ambassadors of Entrepreneurship.
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Kyriakos ChristodoulouHead of R&D and InnovationKyriakos Christodoulou is the Research and Development Innovation Director at Digipro Education Limited, a leading provider of innovative pedagogical solutions in the EdTech industry. He has over 15 years of experience in the field of computer science, specializing in ethical pedagogy, while also holding the position of Director of R&D and Innovation of a global computer science curriculum at FUNecole Education Limited.
He previously worked as a Computer Science Lecturer and Researcher at the University of Duy Tan. Under Kyriakos’ leadership as a Robotics instructor, his students received 1st prize in primary age ROBOTEX contest. Kyriakos holds a Bachelor’s in Computer Science from the University of Nottingham, and an MSc in Technology Innovation Management from SPRU, University of Sussex.
As a co-founder of a non-profit organisation the ‘ECO Social Movement’, he is committed to support and organise social and ecological volunteering projects. In his spare time Kyriakos enjoys playing the piano and rock-climbing excursions.
With the rise of misinformation, cyber threats, and the growing influence of social media, it is
essential for educators to prepare students for responsible digital engagement. Key challenges in
media consumption, online communication, and digital ethics, need guide educators to empower
students in critically evaluating information, protecting their digital identity, and fostering a
culture of respectful and informed digital interaction. Educators need to navigate students in
digital landscapes, distinguish credible sources from misinformation, and become ethical,
informed digital citizens. This seminar equips educators with the knowledge, tools, and strategies
to foster critical media literacy skills and responsible digital citizenship, ensuring students become
informed, ethical, and engaged digital participants.
- • Explore Digital Media & AI’s Role in shaping news, education, and communication.
• Understand AI-driven content curation (e.g., social media algorithms, personalized feeds, and
bias).
• Develop fact-checking skills and learn how to teach students to critically.
• Detect misinformation, deepfakes, and AI-generated content in educational and social media
settings.
• Promote ethical digital citizenship and responsible online behavior.
• Enhance cybersecurity and online privacy awareness in schools. - • Integrate AI-powered tools into the classroom for a safer and more informed digital learning
environment.
• Identify Misinformation, Fake News, and AI Detection.
• Analyze viral misinformation campaigns in education and social media.
• Promote ethical AI use, digital rights, and online safety in education.
• Recognize & Prevent AI-Driven Cyberbullying and Cyber Threats.
This seminar will offer valuable insight to owners’ principals/managers, educational curriculum
consultants and master trainers of private K-12 schools and private institutes.
Precedence will be given to those institutions that are approved by HRDA and or the Ministry of Education and Culture.
Recent Program Participants
Hourly Schedule
Day 1
- 07:30 - 09:30
- Understanding Media in the Digital Age
- • Digital Footprints & Online Identity <br/>• Group Project: The Viral Misinformation Experiment
- 09:30 - 09:45
- Coffee Break
- 09:45 - 11:45
- Recognizing and addressing cyberbullying.
- • Case study: In an era where misinformation spreads rapidly, social media dominates communication, and AI-generated content. Developing media-literate and digitally responsible students. <br/>• Group Projects
Day 2
- 07:30 - 09:30
- Misinformation, Fake News & Deepfakes
- Group Projects
- 09:30 - 09:45
- Coffee Break
- 09:45 - 12:15
- Understand algorithm-driven content and filter bubbles.
- Group Projects
Day 3
- 07:30 - 09:30
- Digital Citizenship – Rights & Responsibilities
- • Privacy, Cybersecurity & Digital Footprint <br/>• Group work: Creating a student-friendly digital safety guide.
- 09:30 - 09:45
- Coffee Break
- 09:45 - 11:45
- Identifying and preventing online harassment & cyberbullying.
- • AI, Plagiarism & Ethical Content Creation <br/>• Group work: Designing AI-integrated lesson plans for ethical digital literacy.
- 11:45 - 12:00
- Coffee Break
- 12:00 - 13:30
- Exploring AI’s role in education and responsible AI use
- Final Group Project: “The Digital Truth Campaign”
Terms and Conditions
The above seminar is fully subsidized by HRDA on the condition that the following criteria is stringently adhered to:
1. Cameras and microphones must be open for the duration of the seminar.
2. Participation for the whole seminar must exceed 75%.
3. 1 device per person must be used.
4. You must ensure you check in punctually at the beginning of the seminar and check out at the end of each day.
5. You are obligated to participate in the follow up onsite 4 Hour visit and you must ensure you check in and check out promptly.
In the event the criteria is not fulfilled satisfactorily and you are rejected by HRDA, please note that you as an individual or your company will be liable to pay the participation fee of €1800.
Finally, please see our cancellation policy:
– Cancellations can be accepted up to 5 working days prior to the seminar without penalties. For any cancellations received after the deadline (or no-shows), the individual or company will be invoiced the full amount per participant.
– Substitutions can be accepted up to 2 working days prior to the seminar without penalties.