Evaluating news consumption: Experimenting on ourselves in the action lab
**Interactive News Training Lab "Editorial Society" Debuts at Vibrant Library in North Rhine-Westphalia**
In an effort to promote an "editorial society" where individuals competently handle information and media, the "Editorial Society" action lab has made its way to North Rhine-Westphalia. This interactive news training initiative, which debuted earlier in 2025, will be stationed at the Vibrant Library (Böckenhoffstraße 12a) from August 1 to 29, 2025.
The action lab, a project of ZEIT STIFTUNG BUCERIUS and funded by the Brost-Stiftung, offers a unique and engaging experience for adults. The exhibition includes digital games, Virtual Reality, traditional news, and interactive stations about news literacy. The aim is to inform participants interactively, generate attention, and encourage reflection on news handling.
Public libraries, including the Vibrant Library, are democratic institutions that contribute to the participation process in society. They serve as platforms for discussions, workshops, and educational events, helping citizens to better understand and exercise their democratic rights. Moreover, libraries provide access to information for every citizen, regardless of origin, education, and financial situation.
The target audience for the action lab's exhibition is adults, who have fewer offers on media and news literacy compared to children and youth. By attending the action lab, adults can gain valuable skills and insights into the world of journalism and editorial skills.
The action lab's exhibition will be accessible during the following hours: Tuesday-Friday: 10-18, Saturday: 10-14. To find more specific information about the concept and tour schedule of the "Editorial Society" action lab, you may visit the official website or social media channels of ZEIT STIFTUNG BUCERIUS, or look at event listings or professional forums for editorial, journalism, or communication training.
If you're interested in learning more about the "Editorial Society" action lab, you can visit the lab's official website here: https://zeit-stiftung-bucerius.de/themen/thema/165-die-redaktionelle-gesellschaft-aktionslabor. For up-to-date schedules and conceptual details, we recommend visiting platforms affiliated with editorial societies or journalism training hubs, or directly contacting relevant media education institutions.
- At the interactive news training exhibition of the "Editorial Society" action lab, which is still running at the Vibrant Library in North Rhine-Westphalia from August 1 to 29, 2025, visitors can engage with various aspects of technology, such as digital games and Virtual Reality, all aimed at promoting news literacy.
- Education and self-development opportunities in the realm of general news are now made easily accessible with the inclusion of the "Editorial Society" action lab's exhibition, going beyond traditional news and offering interactive stations to the public at the Vibrant Library, encouraging individuals to sharpen their skills and gain valuable insights into journalism and editorial skills.
