UNESCO AI Competency Framework

AI-powered journalism education for East Africa

Training 22 educators and 400 students across Uganda and Kenya in AI-assisted disinformation detection, fact-checking, and responsible reporting.

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Funded by BMZ / CAMECOMedia Challenge Initiative

Curriculum

3 Modules. Real-world skills.

MODULE 01

AI Fluency & Ethics

  • How AI systems work
  • Bias and hallucination risks
  • UNESCO AI framework
  • Responsible newsroom AI use
MODULE 02

Disinformation Detection

  • Claim extraction and analysis
  • AI fact-checking tools
  • Synthetic content detection
  • Low-resource language challenges
MODULE 03

Teaching AI Journalism

  • Learning objective design
  • Gamified pedagogy
  • Active learning activities
  • Assessment and evaluation

Why AI Media Lab

Built for African newsrooms

AI-First Curriculum

Every module integrates hands-on AI exercises. Students learn by doing, not just reading.

Gamified Progress

XP points, streaks, badges, and certificates keep students motivated and engaged.

Community Learning

Discussion forums on every lesson. Students and educators exchange ideas and feedback.

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