Tools and strategies for schools to counter the effects of online hate

Children and young people are increasingly exposed to online hate and disinformation.

‘Digital Discourse Initiative’ provides teachers and educators in Scotland with tools to counter the effects of this and teach core critical and digital media literacy skills.

This is an international collaborative project developed by TIE and ISD, respective experts in anti-prejudice education and counter-extremism strategies.

A bespoke professional learning course is now available for school teachers and education staff in Scotland. Classroom resources and research reports are included.
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Professional Learning

Access the bespoke online professional learning course designed to provide tools and strategies to respond to disinformation and online hate, and equip learners with key critical and digital media literacy skills.

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Research and Resources

Access research and resources exploring disinformation, online prejudice, and counter-strategies from expert sources including tools to support teaching and learning, curriculum delivery, and data insights. 

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Many learners enter the classroom having already experienced hate speech and harassment in online spaces – as victims and targets, consumers or readers, producers, perpetrators and disseminators.

UNESCO (2024)


What is the Digital Discourse Initiative?

The ‘Digital Discourse Initiative’ is a project developed by TIE and ISD as part of a new international collaboration. Each organisation has combined their respective expertise in anti-prejudice education and counter-extremism strategies to provide bespoke educational tools to address the effects of online hate and disinformation on children and young people.