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.
Cybersecurity research Alert Online 2022: young people and cybersecurity
During the European Cybersecurity Month (in October), the Dutch Safer Internet Centre carries out the Alert Online campaign in the Netherlands. As part of the campaign, a survey is issued to investigate the online security behaviour of consumers, businesses and government. Young people are also a part of the survey.
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!".
Internet Sans Crainte launches Ambassadors Programme
In order to extend its action on the territory, the French Safer Internet Centre (SIC) Internet Sans Crainte is actively developing its partnerships with ambassadors in charge of extracurricular leisure centres throughout the country. A new programme they are launching is their Ambassador Programme, meant for all children and young people.
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.
The fairy tale “Grandmother, be careful online” wins the October 2022 Insafe resource competition
In the October 2022 edition of the Insafe resource competition, the Greek Safer Internet Centre (SIC) took the prize with its fairy tale resource: Grandmother, be careful online!. The plan was to use the award to translate the book and accompanying activity guide into English, and to also create a video with a narration of the book in English. Read more about the Insafe resource competition below.
New season of the Vinz et Lou series released: new look and new topics
The Vinz and Lou cartoon series was launched by the content agency Tralalere 15 years ago, and it is well known in the French school environment. The cartoon is frequently used in primary and secondary schools by teachers to address social issues and help children to analyse these phenomena with a more critical approach. The series is composed of 70 episodes organised by seasons (topics) available in four languages. It gathers a total of 15 million views and is followed on YouTube by 17,000 subscribers.
‘Veilig Online’ launches new modules
The importance of media literacy is increasing. After all, the online world never stands still and has now become an integral part of our daily lives. ‘Veilig Online’, an initiative of the Gezinsbond and Child Focus that is now also being promoted in Europe, is launching new modules in Belgium and four other participating countries: Greece, Cyprus, Bulgaria and Romania.
Immersive worlds for children: the creation of an ethical charter
For some time now, the Metaverse and the issues related to immersive universes have been attracting the attention of the media and many experts. The French Safer Internet Centre has started working on an ethical charter to respond to worries and questions around the Metaverse.
Internet safety for children with an autism spectrum disorder and/or learning disability
95 per cent of young people between 12 and 18 years of age currently own smartphones. The internet is the place to be for them to be able to express themselves through various channels and on various devices, to experiment and to develop an identity.
