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AdWiseOnline: Manipulative marketing practices in online gaming

Young people are gaming more online than ever before. Christmas wish lists now contain virtual currency or items on favourite digital games, instead of traditional gifts like a bicycle, new clothes, or toys. But are young gamers and their caregivers fully aware of the consumer risks they may face online, such as manipulative marketing traps embedded in games?
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Guide to age assurance section: updated resources now available!

Young people interact with the digital world daily. Whether they’re gaming, chatting with friends, or seeking homework help, they make the most of the countless opportunities for learning and connection that the internet offers. However, this also exposes children and adolescents to risks, such as harmful or age-inappropriate content, often when they least expect it.
Implementation of the European strategy for a Better Internet for Kids+ (BIK+ strategy).
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The new BIK Knowledge Hub: the European central access point for information, evidence, policy and practice insights

Upon entering the Knowledge hub on the new and relaunched Better Internet for Kids (BIK) platform, users are greeted with a comprehensive overview of this new resource's different features and components. It serves as a one-stop destination for accessing a wide array of resources and insights supporting the monitoring of the impact of the digital transformation on the well-being of children and young people in Europe.
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The first BIK+ strategy evaluation

On Wednesday, 11 May 2022, the European Commission adopted a new European strategy for a Better Internet for Kids (BIK+), which aims to improve age-appropriate digital services and ensure that every child is protected, empowered, and respected online.

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Explore the central access point for information, evidence, and policy insights on the impact of digital transformation on the lives of children and young people.
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Making youth voices heard
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A key priority under BIK is for young people to voice their opinions to various stakeholders to develop online safety guidance, learning and campaigning materials, and contribute to decision-making processes to help create a better internet.

Learning corners

Learn about the issues that matter to you with learning modules and deep dives into a range of digital citizenship and online safety topics.
Children and youth

Discover advice and resources to help you navigate the online world, along with insights into the work of BIK youth across Europe.

Parents and caregivers

Explore information and resources to help you support your children to have positive online experiences.

Teachers and educators

Browse materials for teachers, educators and other adults who support young people’s online experiences in professional settings.

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    French Safer Internet Centre 14 January 2025

    A path to responsible digital education in France

    The role of digital tools in education has sparked debate, with some critics suggesting that their inclusion in classrooms advocates for an “all-digital” approach. This misrepresentation overlooks the nuanced vision proposed by educational stakeholders: a graduated education in and through digital technologies—structured, intentional, and centered on enhancing learning experiences.

    French Safer Internet Centre 13 January 2025

    SID 2025 in France: Digital citizenship in the age of AI

    As technology continues to shape our world, the need to educate young people about responsible digital citizenship has never been greater. In alignment with the European year of education for digital citizenship in 2025, Safer Internet France will use Safer Internet Day (SID) 2025 to focus on a crucial and timely theme: 'AI and us, what future?' This year’s event will explore how artificial intelligence (AI) intersects with digital citizenship and how we can empower the next generation to navigate this evolving landscape.

    Czech Safer Internet Centre 10 January 2025

    DigiStories: Alex game - Teaching students about online habits

    DigiStories: Alex is an educational video game that opens up the topic of healthy habits in the online environment. The game was published on 10 October 2023 by One World in Schools, a division of the Czech organisation People in Need, part of Czech Safer Internet Centre.

    Czech Safer Internet Centre 9 January 2025

    Children's book: 'Guardians of the internet'

    The book "Guardians on the internet" is for children aged nine and over. Through an entertaining narration accompanied by three main characters, the book explains complex areas such as cyberbullying, social networks, sharing content on the internet, dating or playing games. Thought the book mostly covers technical issues, several chapters are devoted to, for example, digital well-being or artificial intelligence.