« I didn’t know that fake news could trick us so easily. The activities we did before the game, like ‘Fact or Fake,’ were fun and made me think harder about what I see online. »
Children who joined the Think Twice workshops in Athens this summer discovered that learning about media literacy can be both playful and important. Through warm-up games, group activities, and interactive discussions, they began to see how misinformation spreads and why it matters to question what they read.
« I liked playing together with my friends. The activities were like puzzles, and I felt smart when I found the right answer, » said one participant.
Although many children found the Think Twice game helpful, they also wished it felt “more like a real game,” with characters, stories, or missions. Some admitted the language and terms were a bit hard, but they still left with new tools to spot misleading information online.
« Now, when I scroll on my phone, I stop and think: is this true or fake? I feel more confident. »
