Learning to deal with misinformation in a playful, critical, and collaborative way, Confabulando is a transmedia educational initiative for schools that fosters critical reading habits, creativity, and journalistic inquiry through games, narratives, and hands-on activities.
Confabulando offers an innovative approach to promoting media literacy and critical thinking among students. Our engaging and interactive methodology empowers young people to analyze and evaluate information while stimulating curiosity and questioning skills.
TRANSMEDIA METHODOLOGY
Central narrative
Content is presented across different media and formats, increasing engagement and providing multiple entry points for students and teachers.
Games and activities
Original games and activities that stimulate creativity, inquiry and fact-checking, with results that can be shared.
Teacher training
Teacher training: an online course, teacher’s guide and materials for implementation, evaluation and replication of the initiative in different contexts.
Click here to access the self-study course on Transmedia Education. (Only in Portuguese)
CHARACTERS THAT GUIDE LEARNING
Journalist
Curiosity, listening skills, and contextualization are essential for understanding events and sources.
Fabulous
Creativity and imagination are used to produce poetic definitions and narratives.
Sherlock
Attention to detail and investigation are key to uncovering clues and the intentions behind the messages.
Pinocchio
Lies and tricks used to confuse and deceive, employing cunning to mislead others and hide the truth behind messages.
THE ROLE OF EACH PERSON IN THE CONFABULATING
How it works
Using these characters, students participate in collaborative games that develop language, creativity, and critical thinking skills.
1. Poetic Definitions
The Fabulous character shines brightly! The idea here is to highlight that, among the vast range of content available online, there is a magical space dedicated to fantasy. That's right: it's not a literal truth, but rather a celebration of imagination. Just like the incredible Fabulous, this content is designed to inspire and encourage everyone's creativity!
2. Invented Definitions
Get ready for an exciting adventure with two iconic characters: Pinocchio, the great liar; and Sherlock, the astute investigator! Here, students have the chance to become Pinocchio, challenging the truth, or take on the role of Sherlock, discovering whether their classmates are lying or telling the truth! It's the perfect opportunity to stimulate creativity, persuasion, and critical thinking. With only a dictionary in hand, fun meets learning in a truly
engaging way!
3. Real News and Fake News
This exciting activity invites students to unleash their creativity and create invented headlines, mixing unexpected elements while exploring Pinocchio's mischief and the journalist's cunning! Then, they engage in a lively discussion about: - What separates a true news story from a fabricated one? - What clues help us detect fake news? - How can headlines shape our perception of reality? This incredible game stimulates media awareness and enhances critical analysis skills in the face of misinformation!
4. Who wrote this news article?
This exciting card game demonstrates how misinformation unfolds. Every day we are bombarded with content masquerading as truth. It’s a real challenge to distinguish carefully-researched material from a story invented by a mischievous Pinocchio seeking to deceive. But don't worry! The cards reveal clues, however subtle, that help us skillfully separate truth from lies!
Science and research in the fight against misinformation.
project presentation
Slides with presentation and explanations about the Confabulando methodology.