Aktionstage Netzpolitik und Demokratie 2025 - Glauben Sie nicht alles, was Sie lesen! Sicher im Netz unterwegs und Falschnachrichten erkennen

In the organizer's words:

Don't believe everything you read! Staying safe online and recognizing fake news
Workshops for senior citizens

The internet, WhatsApp and Facebook are wonderful tools for staying in touch with family and friends and keeping up to date. But sometimes it is difficult to tell the difference: What is real news and what is fake news?
fake news?
If you've ever wondered whether an exciting piece of news you've received is really true, then this workshop is for you! In a relaxed and understandable setting, you will learn how to navigate the digital space safely and confidently.

Who is the workshop for?
This course is aimed at all senior citizens who already have initial or intermediate experience with the internet, smartphones or social media such as WhatsApp and Facebook.

What can you expect in this workshop?
We want to provide you with practical and simple tools without any complicated technical language. Our aim is to give you confidence and take away your fear of fake news. In just 90 minutes you will:
- Understand what "fake news" is and why it exists in the first place.
- Learn which typical warning signs to look out for in the news,
videos
and images you should look out for.
- Receive a simple 3-step guide that you can use to check information
check information quickly and easily.
- Practise what you have learned directly on real-life examples so that you
feel confident.
- Learn the best way to react if you receive a false message
and how best not to spread it.

A safe space for your questions
Your personal experiences and questions are particularly important to us.
There will be plenty of time to exchange ideas, discuss your own examples and clarify any open points in peace.

Workshop schedule (duration: 90 minutes)
1. introduction: We start with a short introduction and clarify why the topic of fake news affects us all - from protection against fraud to maintaining family peace.
2. the search for clues: Using a simple checklist and small exercises, you will learn to quickly recognize suspicious messages.
3. the counter-check: Together we will carry out a live check. You will see how easy it is to get clarity with a Google search or a look at a fact checker page.
4. react correctly and conclude: We will discuss the golden rule "Check first, share later!" and clarify how best to respond to false reports among family or friends. An open Q&A session will conclude the workshop.

Monday, November 10, 2025, 12:00 to 14:00
Location: ASB-Treff Rissen | Rissener Dorfstraße 40 | 22559 Hamburg
Registration via:
E-mail: seniorentreff-rissen@asb-hamburg.de
Phone: 040 818282

Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location: Meeting point diversity | Dulsberg Süd 12 | 22049 Hamburg
Registration via:
E-Mail: Doreen.Samolewicz@agfw-hamburg.de
Phone: 040 6077465-15

Friday, November 14, 2025, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: AWO meeting point Neugraben | Neugrabener Markt 7 |
21149 Hamburg
Registration via:
E-mail: awo-Treffpunkt-neugraben@gmx.de
Phone: 040 7023438

Please bring a digital device with you.