What is fake news and how can it affect children and teenagers?
Internet access opens up an endless world of interesting things for children and teenagers to discover and, at least in theory, helps them better understand how the world in which we live works. On the other hand, we see daily examples of sites, articles and videos that present social, political and economic events in a style that does not correspond to journalistic principles.
Austria publishes a study on cyberbullying during pandemic times for Safer Internet Day 2022
Cyberbullying is, unfortunately, part of young people’s lives, but equally they know where to get help if they find themselves in such a situation. This is one of the encouraging results of a new study on cyberbullying among Austrian youth.
Reaching parents in the workplace
For the past eleven years, since the inception of the BeSmartonline! project (the Maltese Safer Internet Centre (SIC)), a number of challenges have been overcome. However, one challenge which has persisted over these years has been reaching out to parents.
Norway focuses on hate speech on Safer Internet Day 2022
One in four 16 to 20-year-olds has experienced hate speech online in the past year, while only four per cent of the general population have experienced the same. Additionally, 12 per cent of young people state that they have been exposed to hate speech aimed at skin colour, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. These are statements that are prohibited under the Penal Code.
Educational fairy tales and games to celebrate Safer Internet Day 2022 in Greece
More than 1000 schools – including primary schools, junior high schools and high schools - participated in the events organised by the Greek Safer Internet Centre to celebrate Safer Internet Day 2022. The focus was on develeping knowledge on a safer use of the internet through children's favourite activities such as reading fairy tales (for younger children) and playing games (for older ones).
The role of teachers in combatting cyberbullying
As technology has developed, although having many benefits, it has permitted various forms of cyberbullying to multiply over the years. From sending malicious or threatening messages, to spreading unpleasant secrets in the virtual environment, or breaking accounts on social networks and changing them in order to ridicule others, our children can be subjected to a range of humiliating situations online which they need help responding to.
What is digital legacy and why is it important?
Digital legacy is an aspect of the digital environment that is often overlooked but is indeed relevant. It deals with what happens to your social media accounts and your digital footprint after your death. Here, the Dutch Safer Internet Centre (SIC) provides useful tips on how to manage your digital legacy.
Managing the well-being of digital natives
Today's children live in a world completely different from that of previous generations. Relationships between peers often occur online, mediated by applications, social networks and devices that many parents do not know or understand. As a result, many parents are not equipped to support their children in this process, while equally having concerns about their children's ability to socialise in real life. Additionally, they are witnessing the way in which new technologies capture the attention and interest of young people, sometimes to the detriment of homework, school, or quality time with family and friends.
EduMediaTest evaluates the media literacy skills of pupils aged 14 to 18
The Catalan Audiovisual Council (CAC) and Pompeu Fabra University (UPF), together with six organisations from different European countries offer schools a test to evaluate the media literacy skills of their students aged 14 to 18.
INHOPE launches new campaign "Shaping the Story": how does the media portray child sexual abuse material (CSAM)?
Media outlets respond to child sexual abuse (CSA) reports with a variety of reactions usually including horror and public outrage and disbelief. However, this behaviour can often imply further shame and the risk of further re-victimisation for the survivor. INHOPE launches the new campaign "Shaping the Story" to address the portrayal of CSA in media outlets.
