Better Internet for Kids

For younger students, from kindergarten and the early grades of primary school, the fairy-tale "@Digiduck Saves the Day" serves as an introduction to personal data protection, the importance of consent, and the proper use of applications. The accompanying activity book encourages experiential learning through games and challenges.  

Students in the upper grades of primary school explore group chats, learning how to manage them safely and responsibly. At the same time, they gain an understanding of both the advantages and the challenges these tools present.  

For teens in middle and high school, the educational material "Think Before You Trust" focuses on enhancing critical thinking skills. Through lesson plans students learn how to assess the reliability of information, news, and individuals they encounter online. 

Parental control tools, such as Family Link, play a vital role in ensuring children's safety in the digital world. These tools allow parents to set boundaries, monitor apps, and supervise their children's online activity, fostering healthy habits and strengthening family communication. Two step-by-step videos have been created for parents, demonstrating how to activate Family Link on their devices and their children's devices. Additionally, an infographic provides key tips on how to make the internet a safe and creative space for children. The material also includes a translation of the age verification toolkit published by the Insafe network, which explains in simple terms what age verification means online, how it impacts children's privacy, and why it is a critical step for their protection. Furthermore, the toolkit highlights the significance of online age verification, how it affects children's privacy, and why it's an essential part of safeguarding them.  

Τhe educational material also includes two comprehensive guides for organizations, emphasizing the importance of digital literacy and legislation regarding the protection against child sexual abuse material (CSAM).  

Explore the new material here.  

Find out more about the work of the Greek Safer Internet Centre, including its awareness-raising initiatives, helpline, hotline, and youth participation services, or explore similar efforts by other Safer Internet Centres across Europe.