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Foreword
Dear Readers,
I am delighted to present to you the second edition of the Education Magazine in the Oberberg Education Network.
We have decided to focus this publication on the topic of "Media Education."
In today's digital world, media are omnipresent and have long shaped our everyday lives. Today's students, also known as "Generation Z" or "Generation Alpha," are "Digital Natives." Using digital media and content is second nature to them and omnipresent. In this context, it is essential that schools serve as safe spaces where students can acquire the necessary skills to act confidently and safely in the (digital) world. Only through media education, media literacy, and media safety can we ensure that future generations are not only consumers but also responsible creators of the digital future.
Since 2016, the Oberberg Media Initiative (OMI), which is integrated into the Oberberg Education Network, has been offering regular training seminars and specialist days for Social Media Scouts across the district, thus contributing to the safe handling of digital media.
In addition to the topic of "Media Education," you will also find a lot of other information about interesting offers from our Oberberg Education Network.
I wish you much pleasure as you browse through the "Oberberg Educational Landscape."
Birgit Hähn
Head of Department for Safety, Order, and Education
Oberberg District
Gummersbach, April 9, 2025