Strengthening Democratic Education in Students’ Digital Daily Live
The nationwide school project “Digital School Story” teaches media literacy and encourages critical engagement with social issues.
Students develop their own video formats and examine the content they encounter daily on social media.
For many young people, social media is an integral part of their daily lives. It serves not only as entertainment but also as a source of information and a platform for forming opinions. At the same time, young people regularly encounter disinformation, extreme views, and hate speech there.
With DigitalSchoolStory, the Finkelstein Foundation supports a nationwide school project that will take place at up to ten schools through 2027. In 40 classes, students create their own short videos on topics such as respect and tolerance, as well as antisemitism and fake news.
The project links school learning with the realities of young people’s lives. They research content, verify sources, and engage with different perspectives. In doing so, they learn to evaluate information and develop their own viewpoints.
Producing videos on their own enables them to present complex topics in an understandable way. Content is translated into a format that aligns with their everyday media use, thereby reaching other young people as well.
The approach is practice-oriented. Democratic processes are not only taught, but also experienced through collaborative work. The focus is on discussion, debate, and respectful dialogue.
Schools can apply to participate in the project and integrate the content into their lessons. For more information, visit: DigitalSchoolStory gGmbH
