New “Switched On” digital citizenship programme launched for fifth and sixth classes in Ireland
A new digital citizenship programme for fifth and sixth class pupils is now available to primary schools in Ireland. Switched On has been developed by Webwise in collaboration with and supported by Coimisiún na Meán. The programme supports teachers in helping pupils become safe, responsible and confident digital citizens as they prepare for the transition to post-primary school.
Safer Internet Day in Ukraine focussed on the local level
While simultaneously facing the war in Ukraine, schools, libraries and non-governmental organisations recently took part in the traditional annual Safer Internet Day (SID) celebrations, along with approximately 180 countries across the world. The Ukrainian Safer Internet Day Committee has been working all year long in order to reinforce the efforts of all stakeholders to bring the celebration of Safer Internet Day to each region of Ukraine.
Six months of the Helpline Ukraine by Nummer gegen Kummer e.V.
Those who fled from the war in Ukraine to Germany could not receive the help they needed at the German-language counselling services of Nummer gegen Kummer. However, it quickly became clear that this sensitive group in particular needs a high level of support in their native language.
CO:RE launches the Education Toolkit
The Education Toolkit was developed by the CO:RE team at European Schoolnet in an extensive consultation process and co-creation workshops with teachers, practitioner, but also young people. The result is a comprehensive toolkit with relevant information and many helpful resources.
Survey results on educators for cyberbullying, online grooming and sextortion among students
The Greek Safer Internet Centre conducted a survey on 4,400 educators from all educational levels, in cooperation with the Panhellenic School Network. The survey was held from December 2022 till January 2023 via anonymous questionnaires.
New study on young people and fake news for Austrian Safer Internet Day 2023
As this 2017 survey on fake news carried out by the Austrian Safer Internet Centre (SIC) firstly indicated, in 2023 online media and social networks are the most important source of information for young people on everyday topics. However, they hardly trust the information found there – this is what the Austrian SIC latest study shows.
Digital dilemmas cannot be solved by parents alone
Children have the right to freedom of expression, participation and information, privacy and protection against harmful content. There are obviously many dilemmas that come with this for parents and carers. When is the right time to give your child their first smartphone? Which apps and services should your child have access to and at what age? What about the risk of encountering inappropriate or harmful content? This was the focus topic for Safer Internet Day 2023 in Norway.
ChatGPT at school: how to deal with it?
A chatbot that can answer questions using artificial intelligence is making its way into the school environment. How can AI tools be used sensibly in the classroom? Saferinternet.at shows ways for teachers and students.
Docu-film “I’m online too” for children with disabilities
Children and young people with intellectual disabilities also have a right to an enjoyable online life and participation in the digital society. Mediawijsheid (NL) and Mediawijs (BE) give this message at the launch of the short documentary-film "I'm online too!".
Child Focus visits schools with the game "Max 24/7"
The collaborative game "Max 24/7" inspires young people from 10 to 12 years old to find and be a listening ear for others. In the game, the players get to know nine new students who are in their school or group.
