Think Digital
critical thinking & fact-checking for the digital age
a youth exchange in Ružomberok turning passive digital consumers into critical digital citizens — decoding misinformation, algorithms and deepfakes over a 7-day non-formal curriculum.
overview
- decode digital influence: how algorithms, bias and deepfakes shape what young people see online
- master fact-checking: verification tools, reverse image search and metadata analysis, hands-on
- drive responsible citizenship: turning what's learned into a campaign pitched to the local community
- ends with a public showcase event for Ružomberok's own residents and stakeholders
about this project
Think Digital is a Youth Exchange coordinated by the Slovak organisation IKReON, bringing 37 young people and youth workers from Slovakia, Italy, Spain, the Czech Republic (Wild Geese), Poland and Armenia to Ružomberok — a small town in the Žilina region, gateway to the Veľká Fatra National Park. It runs a non-formal, 7-day curriculum that moves participants from mapping their own digital footprint through to designing and pitching a real awareness campaign, closing with a public event for the local community.
what happens
day 1 — digital footprints
a baseline session mapping what participants already share online, and why it matters.
day 2 — misinformation & bias
spotting deepfakes and clickbait, and how algorithmic bias shapes what people see.
day 3 — algorithms & data privacy
how platforms decide what to show you, and what that costs in personal data.
day 4 — ethics & online safety
cyberbullying prevention and the ethics of life online.
day 5 — fact-checking lab
hands-on verification: reverse image search, metadata analysis and other fact-checking tools.
day 6 — campaign design & pitch
turning the week's learning into a real awareness campaign, pitched to the group.
day 7 — final showcase
a public event presenting the campaigns to Ružomberok's local community and stakeholders.
who's involved
participants: 37 young people aged 20–27 (31 participants, 6 group leaders, 1 facilitator) from 6 countries
countries: Slovakia, Italy, Spain, Czech Republic, Poland, Armenia
partner organisations:
- IKReON (Slovakia, coordinator)
- Wild Geese z.s. (Czech Republic)
- Colectivo Circo Zaragoza (Spain)
- Associazione Culturale Pro.m.e.t.eu.s (Italy)
- Federation of Youth Clubs of Armenia Youth NGO (Armenia)
- Fundacja I2 (Poland)
accommodation
Boutique Hotel Vila Efekt in the historic centre of Ružomberok — rooms for 2–3 with private bathrooms, single rooms available where needed for privacy — with all meals and dietary needs covered.
travel & funding
this project's costs are covered by Erasmus+, including accommodation, food, activities.
| country | travel budget |
|---|---|
| Czech Republic (green travel) | 285 EUR |
| Poland (green travel) | 285 EUR |
| Italy | 309 EUR |
| Spain | 309 EUR |
| Armenia | 395 EUR + 80 EUR visa |
budgets cover 2 travel days either side of the exchange; one further self-managed day is allowed (earliest departure 14 July, latest return 24 July 2026). "Green travel" means at least half the round trip is by bus, train, bike, carpool or boat.
fancy the next flight?
Wild Geese is the Czech sending partner for Think Digital — get in touch to apply for one of the Czech places.