Better Internet for Kids

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Videos aim to raise awareness among children and youngsters how their online activities can influence them. To encourage young people to think about their online behaviour on social media and how it can affect their life now and in the future six short videos where created by Latvian SIC together with the involvement of representatives of the Youth Panel, talented copywriter Reinis Piziks and popular Latvian influencers @niklavs Niklavs and @edgarfrsh EdgarFresh (their online names).

The following videos were developed:
1. Be balanced.
2. Respect others online.
3. We are prettier, smarter, more muscular and braver on the Internet.
4. Everything you do may come back to you.
5. Don't be too overwhelmed with using internet, no one has ever got to the bottom of the internet.
6. You can hide from the world being online, but you can also hide from the internet in the real world.

• Country: Latvia.
• Languages: Latvian.
• Target audience: Children and young people.

In the 50s, the MLL (Mannerheimin Lastensuojeluliitto) taught Finnish children to swim. Now, the task is to help young people stay afloat in the ever-increasing media stream, especially with artificial intelligence developing all the time. "AI Abyss" explores some of the concerns around AI-generated content.

• Country: Finland.
• Languages: Finnish.
• Target audience: Children and young people, parents and caregivers.

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The educational platform of Czech Television, contains many videos and worksheets focused on media literacy. The platform is particularly suitable for schools and offers materials that cover not only media education but also, for example, misinformation and critical evaluation of news.

• Country: Czech Republic.
• Languages: Czech.
• Target audience: Children and young people, parents and caregivers, teachers and educators.

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With all the information circulating on the internet, it is sometimes difficult to differentiate between “hoaxes” (hoaxes) and real information. On social networks, emotion sometimes pushes us to share photos or articles without having checked them first. What are the right reflexes to adopt to verify the information? Created by the French Safer Internet Centre.

• Country: France.
• Languages: French.
• Target audience: Children and young people.

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The way I get information can confine me to my comfort zone. How do I make sure I don't miss out on new ideas and knowledge without spreading myself too thin? Culture decodes videos explain to children and teenagers the underside of digital culture. Created by the French Safer Internet Centre.

• Country: France.
• Languages: French.
• Target audience: Children and young people.

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One World in Schools (part of the Czech Safer Internet Centre) educational programme, mostly for teachers and other educators.

• Country: Czech Republic.
• Languages: Czech.
• Target audience: Teachers and educators.

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Is it enough to know the Latvian or English alphabet? No, because nowadays everyone needs to know the Internet alphabet! What's special about it? Find out by watching the short films "Vaifijs Internet Alphabet", in which a mascot boy Vaifijs who lives on the Internet, teaches children the most important words that every Internet user should know.

The short videos can be used in primary school to teach topics such as safety and good behaviour on the Internet, meaningful use of technology, critical thinking and working with information.
The material is conveniently structured - each alphabet letter is dedicated to explanation of one word related to the internet usage, it highlights the most important information on each topic, and the varied content is developed in a way that is engaging and understandable for children.
Children learn the meaning of different words related to the use of internet, for instance, algorithm, bits and bytes, hard disk, password, joking, safety, chatting, homepage, stranger, advertisement, technologies, information, emoticons, photos, online etc.

• Country: Latvia.
• Languages: Latvian.
• Target audience: Children and young people.

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The parenting guide Ask Barbara! supports parents with questions about parenting in the age of the nternet and mobile phones, with videos and a family blog.

• Country: Austria.
• Languages: German.
• Target audience: Parents and caregivers.
• Additional notes: What is "Frag Barbara"?

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How to navigate safely as a family: protecting and educating online is a MOOC for parents, caregivers, guardians, and generally anyone in charge of a young person. It will teach you how to prevent and respond to various online struggles, to prevent negative online situations in your family through parental mediation strategies.

• Country: Spain.
• Languages: Spanish.
• Target audience: Parents and caregivers.

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Taking the form of an interactive digital narrative, it addresses non-substance addictions, gambling, and problematic internet use. It's aimed at young people aged 12-18.

• Country: Portugal.
• Languages: Portuguese.
• Target audience: Children and young people.

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In cooperation with The Ministry of Education, Science and Sport in Slovenia we have organised on 1st February 2022 an online educational talk event on which we invited three experts for internet scams and disinformation. The event started with address from Minister PhD Simona Kustec and short presentations from speakers. The keynote speakers came from the Slovenian CERT, ARNES and the online newspaper for children Časoris. Participants learned about the most common scams targeting teachers, how to recognise and protect themselves from them, how to recognise misinformation on the internet and which sources to trust. The plenary session ended with a practical presentation of workshops on disinformation and a presentation of materials that teachers can use in the classroom. The event ended with a discussion on the questions submitted by the participants. The event was watched by more than 700 teachers and other education staff on the first day. This was the central SID 2022 event.

• Country: Slovenia.
• Languages: Slovenian.
• Target audience: Teachers and educators.

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The Greek Safer Internet Centre together with the Hellenic Cybersecurity Authority of the Ministry of Digital Governance created a video, so that we can all learn about online misinformation and how to spot it.

• Country: Greece.
• Languages: Greek, English.
• Target audience: Children and young people, parents and caregivers, teachers and educators.

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This webinar was carried out for the purposes of Sharenting 2023 campaign in Slovenia. In this one-hour online webinar, Phd Benjamin Lesjak, legal advisor and lecturer in Safe.si seminars for parents and teachers, discussed the problems of posting photos, videos and other information about children on the internet, especially on social media. He presented the issues from a legal, child and parental perspective and explained what can be shared, what types of posts can harm a child and in what way, and what should not be shared. Over 600 participants registered for the webinar. The live webinar was attended by 160 people, while the others watched the recording. 

• Country: Slovenia.
• Languages: Slovenian.
• Target audience: Parents and caregivers.

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On March 23, 2022, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, the Slovenian awareness centre Safe.si conducted two 45-minute online interactive shows on the topic of misinformation and deception encountered by teenagers on the internet. Due to the fact that practically anyone can post anything on the internet, we often face the question of whether we can trust a source and believe a certain piece of information.  Based on voting through the Mentimeter service, we estimate that both live performances were attended by more than 6,200 participants, and the recordings have accumulated over 4,800 views. 

• Country: Slovenia.
• Languages: Slovenian.
• Target audience: Children and young people aged 9 to 15.

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As part of SID 2023 celebrations in Slovenia we organised a one-hour live online talk show for young people on the issue of inappropriate online content and its impact on teenagers. The first part of the show focused on the issue of online influencers who spread problematic beliefs, while the second part of the conversation focused on online pornography and the messages it conveys and the impact on children and adolescents.

• Country: Slovenia.
• Languages: Slovenian.
• Target audience: Children and young people.

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Monthly podcasts published on the Croatian Safer Internet Centre YouTube channel, created in cooperation with A1 Hrvatska (partner).

• Country: Croatia.
• Languages: Croatian.
• Target audience: Parents and caregivers, teachers and educators.

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Safely introducing children to the online world is the role of parents, carers and teachers. But are they sufficiently aware of what is happening online? What tools can they use to inspire children and young people to use the internet in a worthwhile way and protect them from potential dangers? This is what can be found out in the podcast ‘There are no stupid questions’ of VOX FM radio, whose guest was Anna Rywczyńska, an expert from NASK.

• Country: Poland.
• Languages: Polish.
• Target audience: Parents and caregivers, teachers and educators.

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The webinars were developed with the support from the Justice Initiative. The webinars are running through September 2024, every Monday - a total of five webinars.

• Country: Croatia.
• Languages: Croatian.
• Target audience: Teachers and educators.

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popular educational programme for children on public television Czech Television on topics such as artificial intelligence, gamification, nano-science, internet safety, digital detox, digital identity or disinformation.

• Country: Czech Republic.
• Languages: Czech.
• Target audience: Children and young people.

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Educational videos for pupils on internet safety and computer science. 

• Country: Czech Republic.
• Languages: Czech.
• Target audience: Children and young people.

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Developed in cooperation with the major internet service provider in Latvia, TET. Together with Drossinternets.lv and other cooperation partners, Tet implements the social initiative "Tet school for children" with the slogan: "When you use the Internet, remember about safety!", which helps 4-7-year-old children learn about safe and responsible use of the Internet , in the process also involving children's parents and teachers. As part of the campaign, educational resources have been developed under the name "Richies Roo and the internet" - videos, creative tasks and material for educators .

• Country: Latvia.
• Languages: Latvian.
• Target audience: Children and young people.

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This new series of 6 interactive videos by BEE SECURE is designed for families, teachers, and educators working with children aged 6 to 9. It provides a fun way to teach children six key messages about online safety, and it is strongly recommended that children watch these videos with an adult to foster constructive discussions.

• Country: Luxembourg.
• Languages: German.
• Target audience: Children and young people, Parents and caregivers, Teachers and educators.
• Additional notes: Adapted from this resource from the UK Safer Internet Centre

Stay safe online is the anthem of Safer Internet Day in Malta! The anthem is available in English to celebrate throughout the month of February.

• Country: Malta.
• Languages: English.
• Target audience: Children and young people.

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In this informative video, created by the Youth Panel of the Greek Safer Internet Centre, young individuals delve into the critical issue of online misinformation. The video educates viewers on how to identify, understand, and combat the spread of false information on the internet. 

• Country: Greece.
• Languages: Greek.
• Target audience: Children and young people.

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Do you know how to distinguish what is true and what is false on the Internet? Let's see what to watch out for with Athena's help! 

• Country: Greece.
• Languages: Greek.
• Target audience: Children and young people aged 4-8.

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Vinz receives an alarming email: a meteorite is going to hit the earth! To escape, he must relay this email to 10 people. Panicked, he prepares for the end of the world, under the mocking gaze of Lou.
Topics covered: veracity of online information, hoaxes, unwanted messages, spam, verification of sources (false information). 

• Country: France.
• Languages: French, English, Spanish.
• Target audience: Children and young people.

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Vinz and Bob have to give a presentation on underwater fauna. Bob suggests going to the aquarium to find information. Vinz, on the other hand, prefers to go on the Internet. What will be the result of his research? Will Vinz find correct information?

• Country: France.
• Languages: French, English, Spanish.
• Target audience: Children and young people.

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#WeAreFearless is a mini-series (now onto its third season) to raise awareness on the issues of online security. It includes five episodes with new protagonists and new stories on the positive and conscious use of the internet.

• Country: Italy.
• Languages: Italian.
• Target audience: Children and young people.