Escape misinformation in the library (ESC-MISINFO)

The aim of the project is to strengthen young people’s information and media literacy in the context of combating disinformation, particularly regarding climate change. The project harnesses the potential of public libraries as venues that support non-formal education and innovative approaches to working with young people. The concept involves using escape room-style games in media education and inviting young people to help design the games.

The project is being implemented by a partnership comprising: Public Libraries 2030 (Belgium) – leader, the Information Society Development Foundation (Poland), PiNA (Slovenia), Cultuurconnect (Belgium) and the Centre for an Informed Public – University of Washington (USA).

KEY DATA:

  • Budget: EUR 250,000
  • Funding: European Union’s Erasmus+ Programme, action: KA220-YOU Cooperation partnerships in the youth sector
  • Duration: May 2025 – April 2027
  • Scope: European.

KEY ACTIVITIES:

  • Testing two escape room games on the theme of disinformation, adapted to the local context and run in nine public libraries in Poland, Slovenia and Belgium (the escape room games and the methodology for working with young people to develop skills in dealing with disinformation were developed by the US partner – the Centre for an Informed Public at the University of Washington).
  • Conducting training sessions for librarians.
  • Organising workshops for young people to design a game on disinformation relating to climate change.
  • Developing educational materials, game instructions and a guide on information and media literacy activities using escape room games.

Project’s website: https://esc-misinfo.eu/

MORE INFORMATION:

Agnieszka Koszowska, agnieszka.koszowska@frsi.org.pl

 

The project is co-funded by the European Union’s Erasmus+ programme, action: KA220-YOU Youth Cooperation Partnerships. However, the views and opinions expressed are solely those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the position of the European Union or the funding body. Neither the European Union nor the funding body accepts any responsibility for them