Mythos Labs developed a first-of-its-kind module called SMILE (Social Media and Internet Literacy E-Module) that teaches Indian internet users how to identify and defend against misinformation, online harassment, and threats to their digital privacy.
SMILE consists of a series of “edutaining” videos featuring popular Indian comedian Saloni Gaur that explain key concepts in a localized, appealing manner. The videos are interspersed with multiple choice questions that test students’ understanding of the material. SMILE’s edutainment-based approach has been highly successful – within weeks of its release, it has accrued over 9,000 organic registrations and has been incorporated into the curriculums of 35 schools across India.