The Slovenian Awareness Centre organised many webinars during the autumn season
At a time when measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 are still in place, and social interaction is severely limited, online events have replaced live events. The Slovenian awareness centre, Safe.si, organised three online events for students, teachers and kindergarten teachers in autumn 2021. Online events prove to be easier to organise, allowing for more people to participate. Additionally, a recording is usually available for those who cannot attend live.
The Norwegian Safer Internet Centre assesses the campaign #letstalkaboutnudes
Providing advice and guidance to parents and carers is an important task for many Safer Internet Centres. But what impact do campaigns targeting parents and carers actually have? The Norwegian Safer Internet Centre has recently carried out an evaluation of one of its resources, #letstalkaboutnudes, which provides advice and guidance on sexting.
Latest helpline trends: Quarter 3, 2021
The Insafe network of helplines collects data about the types of calls received and this is analysed every three months to look at trends, and new and emerging issues. The most recent helpline data covers the period from July to September 2021. This reporting period saw over 15,000 contacts made to the helpline network and continued the overall upward trend in numbers of people reaching out to helplines.
The Insafe network attends the Internet Governance Forum 2021
Monday, 6 December 2021 marks the start of the Internet Governance Forum (IGF), taking place in a hybrid format in Katowice, Poland and online. This year, an Insafe delegation will host two workshops: one looking at gender-based issues relating to online violence or abuse, and one discussing the overarching challenge of the digital divide.
Minister Martin launches comprehensive online safety research on internet use by children and adults in Ireland
Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin TD, launched a comprehensive report of a national survey of children and young people, and their parents and carers regarding online safety. The report was commissioned following a recommendation put forward by the National Advisory Council for Online Safety (NACOS) that acknowledged the need for up-to-date research and evidence about the state of online safety in Ireland.
Media literacy project for 0-6-year-olds in Denmark
The Danish Media Council for children and young people is currently cooperating with several media professionals, parents and carers, and children to produce a series of materials and activities as part of a nationwide project on media literacy for 0-6-year-olds and those who care for them.
Online shopping: read before you buy
Black Friday, Cyber Monday and the hunt for Christmas gifts are now upon us, and online shops are once again tempting buyers with discounts and special offers. BEE SECURE gives you some tips to prevent your enticing online shopping experience from ending in frustration.
The Teen Team of the Czech Safer Internet Centre produced the short video "Let's treat each other on the internet as in real life"
This autumn, members of the Czech Youth Panel were given the task of devising a script for a short video on the topic of internet security. Subsequently, they stepped in front of the camera and, under the direction of Patrik Fiala and Martin Klesnil, who are shooting the successful podcast "At the round table" in the Czech Republic, experienced first-hand what it's like to be an actor.
Recommendations for providers of textbooks and other teaching material on how to integrate media and information literacy in schools
The main objective of media and information literacy is to enable people to enjoy fundamental freedoms – such as the freedom of opinion and expression – as well as to seek, transfer and receive information in the most effective, inclusive, ethical and meaningful way. Salomėja Bitlieriūtė, from the National Agency for Education in Lithuania, shares recommendations for teachers and educators on how to integrate media and information literacy in their school activities.
Insafe network meets online to discuss fake news, misinformation, and disinformation
Today, the Insafe network of European Safer Internet Centres (SICs) begins a two-day training meeting online. This event is an opportunity to facilitate the sharing of experience and good practice between network countries and to explore areas of common ground and opportunities for closer working between awareness raising, helpline, and youth participation strands.
