On 29th and 30th April, 2019, EAVI hosted workshops and a pub quiz at the Digital Activism tent as part of YoFest at the European Parliament. Organised by the European Youth Forum, YoFest is the largest political youth festival in Europe, which joined forces with the European Commission and Parliament this year to celebrate European Youth Week. EAVI was joined by young people from all around Europe to find out more about political movements, enjoy music, and of course, learn about media literacy.
A workshop, led by Naomi Thompson and attended by around 60 people, kicked off events, leading participants through the various psychological obstacles to meaningful democratic participation, including cognitive dissonance, confirmation bias, and the illusions that we fall prey to online and offline. Following an interactive game requiring participants to practice profiling and privacy, the example of best practice for online activism in the UK following Brexit was looked at to study some of the innovative and interesting ways activists in the UK are using to share the truth and love for the EU.
Later that evening, Lenna Morris hosted EAVI’s media literacy pub quiz which was attended by around 90 people and a raging success, with prizes and drinks provided by Facebook. Team What the Fact took first prize, having answered questions on everything from EU history through to distinguishing disinformation from propaganda, a study of the weirdnesses of our European leaders (including that French President Emmanuel Macron once penned an erotic novel about a time travelling pianist).
On 30th, when the festival was well underway, Naomi Thompson led a second workshop, on the importance of human connection in our narratives. Including a story about William the Conqueror and a sheep, Naomi demonstrated how narratives shape our lives and understanding of events, and our identities as individuals and Europeans.
The festival, and EAVI’s part in it, were a great success, and looking forward to the European Elections later this month, and with the youth vote of particular importance this year, the event could not have come at a better time…
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On 29th and 30th April, 2019, EAVI hosted workshops and a pub quiz at the Digital Activism tent as part of YoFest at the European Parliament. Organised by the European Youth Forum, YoFest is the largest political youth festival in Europe, which joined forces with the European Commission and Parliament this year to celebrate European Youth Week. EAVI was joined by young people from all around Europe to find out more about political movements, enjoy music, and of course, learn about media literacy.
A workshop, led by Naomi Thompson and attended by around 60 people, kicked off events, leading participants through the various psychological obstacles to meaningful democratic participation, including cognitive dissonance, confirmation bias, and the illusions that we fall prey to online and offline. Following an interactive game requiring participants to practice profiling and privacy, the example of best practice for online activism in the UK following Brexit was looked at to study some of the innovative and interesting ways activists in the UK are using to share the truth and love for the EU.
Later that evening, Lenna Morris hosted EAVI’s media literacy pub quiz which was attended by around 90 people and a raging success, with prizes and drinks provided by Facebook. Team What the Fact took first prize, having answered questions on everything from EU history through to distinguishing disinformation from propaganda, a study of the weirdnesses of our European leaders (including that French President Emmanuel Macron once penned an erotic novel about a time travelling pianist).
On 30th, when the festival was well underway, Naomi Thompson led a second workshop, on the importance of human connection in our narratives. Including a story about William the Conqueror and a sheep, Naomi demonstrated how narratives shape our lives and understanding of events, and our identities as individuals and Europeans.
The festival, and EAVI’s part in it, were a great success, and looking forward to the European Elections later this month, and with the youth vote of particular importance this year, the event could not have come at a better time…
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On 29th and 30th April, 2019, EAVI hosted workshops and a pub quiz at the Digital Activism tent as part of YoFest at the European Parliament. Organised by the European Youth Forum, YoFest is the largest political youth festival in Europe, which joined forces with the European Commission and Parliament this year to celebrate European Youth Week. EAVI was joined by young people from all around Europe to find out more about political movements, enjoy music, and of course, learn about media literacy.
A workshop, led by Naomi Thompson and attended by around 60 people, kicked off events, leading participants through the various psychological obstacles to meaningful democratic participation, including cognitive dissonance, confirmation bias, and the illusions that we fall prey to online and offline. Following an interactive game requiring participants to practice profiling and privacy, the example of best practice for online activism in the UK following Brexit was looked at to study some of the innovative and interesting ways activists in the UK are using to share the truth and love for the EU.
Later that evening, Lenna Morris hosted EAVI’s media literacy pub quiz which was attended by around 90 people and a raging success, with prizes and drinks provided by Facebook. Team What the Fact took first prize, having answered questions on everything from EU history through to distinguishing disinformation from propaganda, a study of the weirdnesses of our European leaders (including that French President Emmanuel Macron once penned an erotic novel about a time travelling pianist).
On 30th, when the festival was well underway, Naomi Thompson led a second workshop, on the importance of human connection in our narratives. Including a story about William the Conqueror and a sheep, Naomi demonstrated how narratives shape our lives and understanding of events, and our identities as individuals and Europeans.
The festival, and EAVI’s part in it, were a great success, and looking forward to the European Elections later this month, and with the youth vote of particular importance this year, the event could not have come at a better time…
