Report on Media and Information Literacy and Digital Participation activities, trends and needs within the Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps Programmes in 2021 and 2022

The SALTO Participation and Information Resource Centre (SALTO PI) conducted a comprehensive analysis with the aim of determining whether Media and Information Literacy and Digital Participation were present in the Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps Programmes. The research also sought to discover how these topics and themes relate to the horizontal Erasmus+ priority “Participation in democratic life, common values and civic engagement” across Youth, Education and Training sectors. This report summarises the key findings, trends, challenges, deficiencies, and best practices in the integration of Media and Information Literacy and Digital Participation within the Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps Programmes.

Aims of the report

• State of play. The report provides an overview of the current reality of Media and Information Literacy and Digital Participation within the Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps Programmes.
• How Youth, Education and Training fields are linked to Media and Information Literacy and Digital Participation. The report conveys an understanding of the trends in each field and sub-action, as well as highlighting the importance of the connection between these fields when designing projects related to Media and Information Literacy and Digital Participation.
• How to incorporate Media and Information Literacy and Digital Participation into Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps projects. The report offers recommendations for National Agencies, SALTO Resource Centres and European Stakeholders on how to better address these two topics through their initiatives, activities and mission.
• Inspiration. The report lists good practices around Media and Information Literacy and Digital Participation that can be replicated, adapted and used as models for creating new projects.

How to use this report

This report aims to provide guidance to National Agencies, SALTO Resource Centres and European Stakeholders working within the Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps Programmes in the Youth, Education and Training fields. This means that the report should be read from the following perspectives:

For National Agencies and SALTO Resource Centres:

• Learn how to promote Media and Information Literacy and Digital Participation topics for the Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps projects and why.
• Utilise a combination of good practices that they can share with potential beneficiary organisations in their countries/regions.

For European Stakeholders:

• Learn how to successfully develop projects focused on Media and Information Literacy and Digital Participation.
• Become aware of key considerations in Media and Information Literacy and Digital Participation when designing and implementing projects.

Raising awareness:

• The findings of this report contribute to fostering an evidence-based culture that supports decision-making and strategic development through data and results, particularly the integration of Media and Information Literacy and Digital Participation