The local training for the SHINE project was organised on 23-24 April 2026 in Timiș County, structured in two parts to reach both students and educators. The first day took place at “General Dragalina” Highschool in Oravița, involving 37 students from a geographically disadvantaged area. The second day in Timișoara brought together 12 young pedagogues and teachers to discuss the practical application of the SHINE training materials in their work.
The program focused on the theme “Media and Information in Democracy“. In Oravița, students participated in activities such as “Fake Me Not: Surviving the AI Illusion“, where they explored AI-generated disinformation, and “Escape the Echo: Breaking Out of Digital Bubbles“, using QR codes to access and analyse manipulative news content. The sessions also covered identity reflection through “Media Mirror: Seeing Ourselves in the News” and creative responses to hate speech. To ensure a lasting impact, a copy of the SHINE Boardgame was donated to the high school for future use.
The second day allowed educators to reflect on the learning needs of youth from rural areas and the impact of disinformation on young people. Participants tested different tools from the project using local examples of disinformation and discussed how to adapt these methods for their own classrooms. The event concluded with both students and educators having strengthened their media literacy and critical thinking skills.
The SHINE project is co-funded by the European Commission under the Erasmus+ Programme.
