When normal goes wrong
The Maltese SIC stresses the need to become critical consumers of digital content as exposure to explicit and violent content become "normal".
Child Focus launches ‘CyberSquad’ workshop for teachers
The workshop offers help to teachers who want to teach young people how to find and use online support. In the package, young people learn how to ask for help and to help others.
Ireland's online safety code - a guide for parents
The Online safety code in Ireland applies to video-sharing platforms that have their EU headquarters in Ireland, including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, TikTok, Tumblr, Udemy, X, and YouTube.
The "Child online safety: what educators need to know" MOOC by BIK is here!
The Better Internet for Kids (BIK) initiative is excited to launch a free massive open online course (MOOC) to provide background information and understanding of the specific risks and challenges children and young people face online. It will also explore how educators and policymakers can help protect their pupils and raise awareness to tackle these challenges.
The hidden dangers of sharing passwords among Gen Z in Malta
Young people in Malta make a common practise of sharing their passwords with friends or partners, but the Maltese Safer Internet Centre warns against doing so.
Fake it to make it: New game challenges disinformation
By taking on the role of a disseminator of disinformation, participants gain a unique insight into how fake news is created, spread and emotionally manipulated to influence audiences.
'Mon moment écran': Helping families manage screen time
Mon moment écran is a digital scheduling tool designed by the Safter Internet Centre in France to help parents and children navigate screen time together.
Is it an ad – what are the rules around influencer advertising?
Young people get a lot of information from social media, with influencers playing a big part of this. What are the rules, risks and common traits of online advertising?
Young people in Finland voice the need for media education
Children are more knowledgeable about online safety and precautions, but feel their parents and educators need to learn about both the dangers and opportunities for young people online.
How to mitigate the negative impacts of social media on children?
Excessive screen time can limit physical activities, outdoor exposure, and real-world social interactions. But does heavy phone use equate to addiction?
