What are the webinars?
This section of the Better Internet for Kids (BIK) Teacher corner collects webinars specifically designed for teachers, educators and other adults who work with children and young people. The aim is to get you acquainted with the BIK Teacher corner, and discover the free information, advice and suggested resources to empower you to educate and support youth to safely and positively navigate their digital world.
Who are they for?
If you are a teacher, educators, or more in general an adult working with children and young people, and are looking for resources, such as learning modules and deep dives, to implement in your classroom or other educational activities and empower young people with the tools they need to safely navigate the digital world.
Webinar 1: Explore the BIK Teacher corner
The first webinar of the series took place on Thursday, 19 October 2023. We dove into the BIK Teacher corner and unlocked the potential it has to offer, with a special focus on generative AI and persuasive design – as these are both highly relevant topics at present.
Speaker: Gareth Cort.
The recording of the webinar is now available.
Webinar 2: Disinformation and fake news
The second webinar of the series took place online on Thursday, 2 May 2024. We dove in mis- and disinformation, fake news, deepfakes and conspiracy theories. In particular, disinformation is surrounded by increasing concern as it has been identified as a concrete threat to democracy. With the European elections this year, this topic is now more relevant than ever.
How can teachers and educators support their pupils in the classroom, especially if they are first time voters?
Speaker: Gareth Cort.
The recording of the webinar is now available.
Webinar 3: Virtual worlds and immersive realities
The third webinar of the series took place online on Thursday, 6 June 2024. We explored virtual worlds and immersive realities. Some of the key developments in recent years revolve around artificial intelligence (AI), with virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and extended reality (XR) applications emerging in all sectors of society, such as leisure, health, and especially learning, training and education. Such technologies entail both great opportunities and concerning risks.
How can teachers and educators be empowered with the skills and knowledge needed to tackle the implications of immersive realities in educational settings?
Speaker: Gareth Cort.
The recording of the webinar is now available.
Webinar 4: Back2School with BIK
It's time to get #Back2School!
The fourth webinar of the BIK Teacher corner webinar series is entirely dedicated to supporting teachers and educators in the start of a new school year. Devices and other digital technologies have entered the classroom to stay, so what do teachers and educators need to know to ensure that their pupils can have a safe, digital start of a new school year?
Speaker: Gareth Cort.
The recording of the webinar is now available.
Webinar 5: Introducing the BIK Parent corner
The fifth webinar of the BIK Teacher corner webinar series was entirely dedicated to one of the added features of the brand new BIK portal: the Parent corner! During the webinar, we explored all the new functionalities, and delved into parental controls in detail.
As a parent, guardian, or caregiver, what do you need to know to support your children to manage and benefit from online experiences?
The webinar took place on Thursday, 28 November 2024, 17:00 CET.
Speaker: Gareth Cort.
AdWiseOnline webinar: Educators' guide to gaming marketing tactics and children's consumer rights
Are you a teacher or educator wondering how to help students avoid marketing traps and learn about young consumers' rights?
In this 60-minute webinar, teachers and educators will be provided with an overview of the most common persuasive tactics in online gaming and the legal background of young consumer rights.
CONNECT University session: Make the internet safer for you(th)
Do you want to ensure your children’s safety on the internet? Are you interested in tips on how to protect them from cyberbullying, manage their screen time, or guide them in using their devices responsibly? Are you curious about how the European video games industry is supported?
This session by CONNECT University collects tips and strategies to help you and your children stay safe online and navigate the digital world with confidence.
The DSA goes to school: how teachers can help keep students safe online
This webinar shines a spotlight on how Safer Internet Centres (SICs) across Europe are implementing the Digital Services Act (DSA) to create a safer online environment for children and young people.
Through national case studies, you’ll discover best practices, resources, and tools developed by SICs that support teachers in promoting online safety and integrating DSA principles into their educational activities. Watch the recording to explore how initiatives from Greece, Italy, and Portugal are helping teachers stay informed, foster students’ digital wellbeing, and guide them toward safer and more responsible online behaviour.
This webinar was part of the DSA for YOUth – Protecting minors by design campaign, which focuses on the DSA guidelines for the protection of minors, including age verification (AV) and age-appropriate (AA) measures. The campaign translated these rules into clear, practical, and jargon-free resources that teachers and educators can easily use to help keep children and young people safe online.
When online bullying enters the classroom | #NotOnOurFeed guide for teachers
What happens when online bullying enters the classroom? How can teachers recognise its impact on pupils, respond effectively and create a safe and supportive learning environment?
As part of the #NotOnOurFeed campaign, this webinar explores how online bullying can extend beyond the screen and affect classroom dynamics, peer relationships, participation and pupils’ well-being. It will look at the challenges teachers may face when addressing incidents of online bullying and provide practical approaches to prevention and response.
The session also considers how teachers can foster open dialogue, promote respectful online behaviour and work with pupils, families and colleagues to build a whole-school approach to tackling online bullying.
The webinar is aimed at teachers, school leaders and education professionals working with children and young people.
Schools and families standing together against cyberbullying | #NotOnOurFeed guide for communities
Join this webinar to explore how schools, families and communities can work together to prevent and address online bullying and create safer, more inclusive digital environments for children and young people.
As part of the #NotOnOurFeed campaign, the webinar is a joint webinar, organised with COFACE Families Europe (COFACE) and European School Education Platform (ESEP), and brings together different perspectives from across the education and family sectors to discuss how a whole-community approach can contribute to tackling online bullying.
The session is open to educators, parents and carers, policymakers, professionals and other stakeholders working to promote children’s rights and well-being in the digital environment.