Better Internet for Kids

The digital lesson is in its second edition: in 2025, more than 95,000 students were involved in the lesson, and over the past two years the lessons have reached more than 165,000 students in total. 

The digital lesson covered online topics such as artificial intelligence, cyberbullying, and young people’s digital safety and online scams. The topics were based on feedback from young people and their teachers and educators, who state a clear need for schools to address these issues as part of teaching. The aim of the SuperDigiSchool has been to help schools and teachers tackle current online issues and to strengthen young people’s media literacy and online safety skills. 

The lesson was hosted by two of the most well-known social media influencers among Finnish youth, Daniel Ahola and Andreas Tolonen, and deep dived into topical online phenomena with young people and experts. During the lesson, pupils were encouraged to learn through quizzes, comedy sketches, and discussions.

Some schools followed the lesson live online on 8 October 2025, while others watched the recording later during the school year. Teachers and educators were provided with a lesson plan and other teaching materials that they could use in the classroom with their pupils to continue the conversation around the topics of SuperDigiSchool. Alongside SuperDigiSchool, an evening dedicated to parents and caregivers was organised, focusing on young people’s digital safety and the prevention of cyberbullying.

Expert tips from SuperDigiSchool: key things to consider in the digital world

Experts participating in the digital lesson included AI specialist and non-fiction author Jarno Alastalo, senior constable Pyry Luomala from the Ostrobothnia Police Department (known as the “game police officer”), media education expert Rauna Rahja from MLL, and Elisa’s cybersecurity expert Lauri Rämö. Schools also received learning materials to support continued discussion of the topics covered. During the lesson, experts highlighted the following tips for young people.

Jarno Alastalo, AI researcher:

“Algorithms use your emotions and decide what content you see on social media. Don’t let the algorithm decide for you or shape your worldview. Actively choose what content you follow, otherwise the algorithm will lead you down a rabbit hole. Follow accounts that bring you positivity, knowledge, and diverse perspectives.”

Rauna Rahja, media education expert at MLL:

“Bullying, hate speech, and exclusion are increasingly common online. AI can also be used to create new forms of bullying. If you are bullied online, dare to talk to an adult. Make sure your own digital actions create more good than harm.”

Pyry Luomala, the “game police officer”:

“It can be unclear for young people where the line is between bullying and crime. Online, everything may feel like a game, but a crime is still a crime on the internet. If something feels bad or offensive, tell an adult, don’t deal with it alone. Crimes can also be reported anonymously.”

Lauri Rämö, Elisa cybersecurity expert:

“Don’t underestimate the value of your personal data and social media posts. The more information someone has about you, the easier it is for them to harass you. Always enable two-factor authentication when possible. Never share your passwords and approach everything you see online with caution.”

SuperDigiSchool in brief

• The aim of SuperDigiSchool by Mannerheim League for Child Welfare and Elisa was to promote the digital wellbeing of children and young people in Finland.
• On 8 October 2025, Elisa and MLL organised SuperDigiSchool. Over 95,000 lower secondary students from more than 400 schools across Finland participated in the lesson. 
• The event was held for the second time this year. In 2024, SuperDigiSchool focused on digital wellbeing and excessive smartphone use, reaching over 70,000 participants.
• This year’s themes were selected based on topics requested by young people. Online scams and crimes, questionable AI-generated content, and experiences of cyberbullying are everyday realities for many, and there is a need for information and practical guidance.
• MLL conducted a lesson plan and teaching materials for teachers to continue working with SuperDigiSchools’ themes in the classrooms with their pupils. 
• In addition to the lesson for students, a SuperDigiSchool parent’s evening was held, focusing on digital safety and the prevention of cyberbullying.

Find more information about the work of the Finnish Safer Internet Centre, including its awareness raising, helpline, hotline, and youth participation services, or find similar information for other Safer Internet Centres throughout Europe.