Notices by Tactical Tech ✅ (info_activism@mastodon.cc)

🔊Calling primary and secondary school teachers! Dive into the world of media literacy with these Open Online Course. You will gain insights into technology's impact on youth, society and education. #MediaLiteracyforEducators
📅Starting date: 6 May
📝Register here: https://www.europeanschoolnetacademy.eu/courses/course-v1:MLCE+MediaLiteracy+2024/about

“Between 2012 and 2022, at least 1,910 people advocating for environmental protection were killed worldwide, a new report finds. Colombia saw murders nearly double between 2021 and 2022, though last year ended on a hopeful note. In October, it ratified the Escazú Agreement, a regional pact requiring countries to prevent attacks on environmental defenders.” via @YaleE360 https://e360.yale.edu/digest/environmental-defenders-murdered-2022

Have you ever been targeted by online ads during elections and wondered how they know your beliefs and interests?

During the #InternationalDayofDemocracy, we raise awareness of how citizens' data is used in the political process to influence their opinions. It's your right to know: https://influenceindustry.org/

Our face has a unique set of data measurements -such as the width of your nose & the distance between your eyes- called a faceprint. Facial recognition tech is everywhere. But, do you know how it works & what can be done with the information collected? https://theglassroom.org/en/what-the-future-wants/exhibits/the-real-life-of-your-selfie-wtfw

📱How to check if what apps you download are safe?
This is the focus of the #DataDetoxKit workshop outline "Declutter your phone with an app cleanse" for facilitators & educators, which includes tips & activities for online & offline sessions. Check it out:https://datadetoxkit.org/en/trainings/apps/