The Conversation UK

The UK edition of The Conversation is an independent online news platform where articles are written by academics and researchers in collaboration with professional editors.

The goal is to provide fact-based, accessible, and reliable journalism, free from paywalls and not driven by advertising. Articles often explain complex issues (politics, science, health, technology, environment, arts, education, etc.) in clear, plain language, making research and expertise understandable to a wide audience.

The UK edition focuses on issues particularly relevant to Britain but also covers global topics. It’s widely used by teachers, students, journalists, and policymakers because it combines academic rigor with approachable writing.

Teachers can use articles as up-to-date, reliable resources for classroom discussions. Students can read expert explanations of current affairs and research in accessible language. It can also support critical thinking and media literacy by showing how experts communicate knowledge.

https://theconversation.com/uk

How to spot and fight disinformation

How to Spot and Fight Disinformation is a guide aimed at helping citizens identify and combat the spread of false information, especially online. 

Developed by the European Union, it typically provides practical tips and strategies for recognizing disinformation, such as checking the credibility of sources, verifying facts, analyzing images and videos for manipulation, and understanding the motives behind the spread of misleading content.

The resource is part of the EU’s broader effort to promote media literacy, safeguard democracy, and prevent the harmful effects of disinformation, including political manipulation and social division. It often includes examples of common disinformation tactics and provides guidance on how to respond or report suspicious content on digital platforms.

Find it on:

https://learning-corner.learning.europa.eu/learning-materials/how-spot-and-fight-disinformation_en

Also available in Spanish:

https://spain.representation.ec.europa.eu/document/06d2547a-63e2-4b8b-9c08-620c5a6990d9_es

The Media History Project

The Media History Project is a digital initiative run by the Media History Digital Library (MHDL), which was founded by Eric Hoyt, a media historian and professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

The MHDL is a nonprofit effort that focuses on digitizing media periodicals, such as magazines, trade journals, and books, and making them freely accessible to the public. Their digital collections offer valuable resources for research in the fields of film, broadcasting, and recorded sound.

You can explore the official Media History Digital Library site here:

https://mediahistoryproject.org/

ABC Education (Australia)

From Australia, thousands of free curriculum-linked resources for school teachers and students. High-quality educational content to use at home and in the classroom. 

All the resources are free and mapped to the Australian Curriculum, covering English, Maths, Science, Geography, History, The Arts and Technologies, including STEM.

They also have thousands of free videos, cool games, education articles and other resources to engage Primary and Secondary students. 

On Twitter:

https://twitter.com/ABCEducationAU 

On Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/ABCEducationAU/ 

Visit ABC Education on:

https://education.abc.net.au/home#!/home