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The Smartly on the Internet learning path: "Digital security and artificial intelligence"

"Smartly on the Internet Learning Path" is a web-based educational material that focuses on digital security and artificial intelligence. It is an interactive and game-based path divided into six "rooms", each addressing a different topic, ranging from the fundamentals of artificial intelligence to recognising digital footprints and fake news. The learning path is designed to provide practical knowledge and skills for safe and conscious behaviour in the digital world.

The primary purpose of the learning path is to educate users on artificial intelligence and digital security topics. In doing so, it aims to develop critical thinking, media literacy, and problem-solving skills. The goal is to raise awareness that not everything seen on the internet or received from artificial intelligence may be true. It is also important to teach how to create secure passwords, protect personal data, and understand the nature and impact of one's digital footprint.

Completing the learning path provides users with multiple practical skills and knowledge. First, users learn to understand the nature of artificial intelligence and distinguish where it is used and where it is not, as well as comprehend its role in everyday life. Second, critical thinking is developed, enabling users to assess the reliability of information and recognise scams and fake news. Third, the fundamentals of digital security are acquired, including the ability to create strong passwords, protect personal data, and avoid dangerous links. Fourth, users become more aware of their digital footprint and learn to make safer choices in online environments. Finally, many group-work-based tasks develop cooperation and social skills, encompassing teamwork and argumentation abilities.

The learning path is structured on the principle of six "rooms," each on a separate tab. Each room contains an introduction to the topic, tasks for students, and explanations for teachers. The tasks are playful and interactive, including activities such as sorting cards, creating passwords, recognising fake news, and role-playing games. Many materials are intended to be printed out and used in the classroom. The teacher's role is to guide students through the different rooms and initiate discussions.

The authors of the learning path are Maia Lust, Christina Lään and the wonderful students of Tallinn Pae Gymnasium. It has been edited and supplemented by Kerli Valner. 

The material has been completed within the framework of the project "Smartly on the Internet" in cooperation with the Estonian Child Protection Association and TalTech. It is co-funded by the European Union and the Ministry of Social Affairs.

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Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Deed

The image shows the text Smartly on the Web learning path on a yellow and green colored background.
  • Estonian Safer Internet Centre
  • Estonian
  • children and young people, teachers, educators and professionals
  • Estonia

"Smartly on the Internet Learning Path" is a web-based educational material that focuses on digital security and artificial intelligence. It is an interactive and game-based path divided into six "rooms", each addressing a different topic, ranging from the fundamentals of artificial intelligence to recognising digital footprints and fake news. The learning path is designed to provide practical knowledge and skills for safe and conscious behaviour in the digital world.

The primary purpose of the learning path is to educate users on artificial intelligence and digital security topics. In doing so, it aims to develop critical thinking, media literacy, and problem-solving skills. The goal is to raise awareness that not everything seen on the internet or received from artificial intelligence may be true. It is also important to teach how to create secure passwords, protect personal data, and understand the nature and impact of one's digital footprint.

Completing the learning path provides users with multiple practical skills and knowledge. First, users learn to understand the nature of artificial intelligence and distinguish where it is used and where it is not, as well as comprehend its role in everyday life. Second, critical thinking is developed, enabling users to assess the reliability of information and recognise scams and fake news. Third, the fundamentals of digital security are acquired, including the ability to create strong passwords, protect personal data, and avoid dangerous links. Fourth, users become more aware of their digital footprint and learn to make safer choices in online environments. Finally, many group-work-based tasks develop cooperation and social skills, encompassing teamwork and argumentation abilities.

The learning path is structured on the principle of six "rooms," each on a separate tab. Each room contains an introduction to the topic, tasks for students, and explanations for teachers. The tasks are playful and interactive, including activities such as sorting cards, creating passwords, recognising fake news, and role-playing games. Many materials are intended to be printed out and used in the classroom. The teacher's role is to guide students through the different rooms and initiate discussions.

The authors of the learning path are Maia Lust, Christina Lään and the wonderful students of Tallinn Pae Gymnasium. It has been edited and supplemented by Kerli Valner. 

The material has been completed within the framework of the project "Smartly on the Internet" in cooperation with the Estonian Child Protection Association and TalTech. It is co-funded by the European Union and the Ministry of Social Affairs.

About this resource

See license
See license
Under the following terms:

Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Deed

The image shows the text Smartly on the Web learning path on a yellow and green colored background.
  • Estonian Safer Internet Centre
  • Estonian
  • children and young people, teachers, educators and professionals
  • Estonia