A non-systematic scoping review analysed 145 documents addressing digital literacy, AI literacy, disinformation, and crisis management in schools, as well as their connections to vulnerable adolescent groups. Some documents covered multiple issues, such as both digital literacy and disinformation. The documents included policy reports from 2011–2024 and numerous research papers and identified a significant gap in addressing vulnerable1 adolescents. Nonetheless, this paper primarily focuses on digital literacy, as it encompasses key aspects of both disinformation and crisis management. The review found Germany is committed to fostering a digitally competent and resilient society through initiatives promoting digital literacy, crisis management, and combating disinformation in schools. Despite progress, challenges persist, including a digital divide, particularly in eastern regions, alongside gaps in infrastructure, education, and policy execution. Addressing these requires targeted investments, better coordination between federal and state authorities, and stronger public-private partnerships to ensure inclusivity and fully realize Germany’s digital transformation goals.
Protopsaltis et al. (Wed,) studied this question.