This short introductory (term-time) course on AI for Schools will provide teachers and school leaders with an understanding of what Artificial Intelligence (AI) is and an overview of key policy documents relating to AI, including the latest European publications. It will also outline the ethical considerations of using AI in a school setting.
As teens, lots of us get our information from social media, and following influencers can be a great way to discover content that we are interested in, to get tips, inspiration, and be entertained.
We know that many of these influencers team up with brands to promote products or services, but what are the rules around this, and how can you spot an ad or a paid post online?
To find out more, Ishani spoke to Orla Twomey, CEO of the Advertising Standards Authority.
From Chatbots that have human-like conversations, to AI that create new images, music or videos – GenAI is becoming increasingly common in our everyday lives.
While it can help spark creativity and improve efficiency, this technology also poses challenges.
One major concern is the spread of mis and dis information, as GenAI can generate realistic fake content that is indistinguishable from reality.
To discuss this, and more, Webwise Youth Panelist Lauren spoke to Mark Little.
In this episode we are going to be exploring a topic that has been getting a lot of attention lately: the “manosphere.”
In the last few years we have seen the rise in popularity of divisive influencers such as Andrew Tate, sparking debate and controversy around masculinity, relationships, and gender dynamics.
But how might this affect teenagers? And what are the consequences?
Every time we go online, we're giving away information about ourselves. But just how much data are companies collecting from us and what rights do we have in relation to our personal data?
An important protection for all of us is GDPR which came into effect in 2018 and is designed to protect personal data linked to individuals.
Webwise youth led audio series.
Webwise youth led audio series.
The Prepare / Protect / Thrive Presentation explores the role of influencers and algorithms in the lives of young people.
The Prepare / Protect / Thrive Presentation for 5th and 6th class primary pupils explores the role of influencers and algorithms in the lives of children aged 11 - 13 years old.
The Online Safety Review Tool is designed to support schools at all stages of the journey in identifying strengths and areas for improvement across key areas: culture and environment; relationships and partnerships; curriculum; and policy, planning, and practice.
By highlighting best practice standards, the tool helps schools make gradual, meaningful progress, focusing on small, manageable actions to enhance their overall approach to online safety.
