Celebrating UNESCO Global MIL Week 2026 | Join the Facebook Live session
This UNESCO Global MIL Week 2026 (24-31 October), let’s bring the conversation to our schools!
Theme: Small Steps Towards a More Informed, Responsible and Safer Digital School Community
Date: Saturday, 24 October 2026
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM IST
Format: Online | Facebook Live on We Are Parents (32K-member community)
Organised by: NexSchools, in collaboration with members of the Impact Network for Media and Information Literacy Asia (INMILA) members - , as part of UNESCO’s Global Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Week 2026.
When disinformation, infodemics, viral half-truths and AI-generated deception enters the classroom, is your school ready to tackle it?
Teaching is no longer just about what students know. It’s also about how they judge what they see, hear and share.
Every day, students encounter information, videos, social media posts, AI-generated content and online trends that influence how they learn, think and interact. Schools have an important role in helping students navigate this digital world with confidence, curiosity and responsibility.
This one-hour awareness session will introduce school leaders and educators to the importance of Media and Information Literacy (MIL) in everyday school life. Through practical insights and easy-to-adopt initiatives, the session will explore how schools can encourage critical thinking, responsible digital participation, information verification and safer technology use.
The focus is simple: MIL is not just another subject to teach. It is a life skill that every learner needs.
What Will Participants Explore?
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MIL in everyday school life: Why media and information literacy matters for students, teachers and school leaders.
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Think before you trust or share: Helping students question information, identify misinformation and evaluate online content.
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AI and responsible digital participation: Encouraging students to engage thoughtfully and ethically with AI and digital platforms.
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From awareness to action: Discovering simple ways to introduce MIL activities through classroom discussions, student writing and school initiatives.
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Getting involved: Exploring the Lil Bloggers Contest 2026, the School Leaders and Teachers MIL Survey, and the HSI School Connect Programme.
Meet the Speakers
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Mrs Neeru Mittal – PGT Computer Science and IT Coordinator, SRDAV Public School, Delhi; National ICT Awardee and Delhi State Teacher Awardee.
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Mrs Vineeta Garg – Head, IT Department, SRDAV Public School, Delhi; National Teacher Awardee 2019, with extensive experience in computer science, AI education, cyber safety and digital citizenship.
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Mrs Sangeeta Kapoor – Principal, Delhi Public School, Nashik; experienced educationist and CBSE Master Trainer with over 23 years of experience in education and school leadership.
Convenor: Ms Mradula Singh – Founder, NexSchools and Happier and Safer Internet (HSI); UNESCO MIL Alliance Global Board Member.
Join the HSI School Connect Program
Take the Next Step: Three Easy Ways to Participate
Schools and educators are invited to register for the Happier and Safer Internet (HSI) School Connect Program and explore opportunities to bring media literacy, responsible digital participation and online safety awareness into their school communities.
The programme encourages schools to move from awareness to action through accessible, engaging and practical initiatives.
Calling Schools to register your school for the HSI School Connect Program and take the first step towards building a more informed and safer digital school community. Learn more by joining our WhatsApp Community for schools and educators.
Encourage Young Voices: Lil Bloggers Contest 2026
The 10th Lil Bloggers Contest invites children aged 8–18 years from across the world to share their ideas, stories and perspectives through writing and responsible digital creation.
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Open globally.
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Free participation.
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Encourages creativity, confidence, critical thinking and responsible online expression.
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Organised in collaboration with members of INMILA.
Explore, share and encourage your students to register for the blog contest>>>:
Schools, teachers and parents are encouraged to motivate students to participate and become responsible digital creators.
Help Us Understand MIL in Schools: Take the Survey
School leaders and teachers are invited to complete the Survey for School Leaders and Teachers - Identify Your MIL Strengths and Gaps.
The survey offers an opportunity to reflect on existing practices, identify areas for improvement and better understand the role of MIL in school education.
It is fun and you can see your score too so take the Survey now>>
Who Should Attend?
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School principals and administrators
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Teachers and teacher educators
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IT coordinators and digital learning leaders
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School counsellors and activity coordinators
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Educators interested in AI literacy, cyber safety and critical thinking
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Schools looking to strengthen responsible digital citizenship among students
Expected Outcomes
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
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Understand the relevance of MIL in contemporary school education.
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Identify simple ways to integrate MIL into teaching and school activities.
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Discover opportunities for student participation through the Lil Bloggers Contest 2026.
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Reflect on their school's MIL strengths and gaps through the survey.
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Explore participation in the HSI School Connect Programme.
Join the Conversation
One hour. Practical ideas. Meaningful action.
Join NexSchools and INMILA members this Global MIL Week to discover how small, practical steps can help schools nurture informed thinkers, responsible creators and safer digital citizens.
Let’s make MIL part of everyday learning, not just a once a year conversation.
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