Better Internet for Kids

A guide describing what illegal content online is, what are its effects are and how to report it.

The guide helps teachers understand what internet addiction is and what its effects are and find solutions to address the issue with children at risk

To balance the amount of digital messages in our target groups, we decided almost five years ago to collect all the resources and information needed for the MLW in one old and reliable form: a hand held magazine. This year we published our fourth issue of the Media Literacy Magazine "Mediataito 2021". It is done in a cooperation with almost 30 partner organisations and consists of information and ideas for several different target groups.

Plans help to develop a more systematic media education and to make future actions and needs more predictable. It is possible to include media education in current plans or design a totally new one. KAVI has created a guide to start this process. The guide consists of questions that help to figure out what kind of aspects should be considered while planning the development of media literacy.

While all families have their own unique circumstances, many parents have similar concerns when it comes to their child’s use of technology. How can parents strike the right balance between online and offline activities, and help their kids have a positive relationship with technology, and the internet?
This resource provides some simple steps for parents to manage online safety in the home.

The video shows the risky situations children could get into if they use too internet too much, but it also teaches them to seek help and guidance from parents, teachers, closed relatives or specialists.

The Roblox Checklist provides all the information about the online multiplayer game creation platform while giving you quick answers to questions such as:

What is Roblox?
How to report abuse in game?
How do block users in-game?
How to add a PIN to your account?
Where can I go for further support?
What is Robux?

The leaflet was created by SWGfL and the UK Safer Internet Centre in collaboration with Roblox.

In Ireland, almost 180,000 people took part in events, activities, and campaigns to highlight Safer Internet Day 2020. The organisations and schools that registered their events can be viewed on the interactive map on the Webwise Safer Internet Day Hub: www.webwise.ie/saferinternetday

Here is a small snapshot of some of the activities that took place across the country.

This Safer Internet Day PowerPoint Presentations aims to provide context to the aim and purpose of Safer Internet Day; an EU wide initiative to promote a safer internet for all users, especially young people. The presentation can be delivered by school leaders or teachers at a whole school assembly. It includes some warmer activities that can be used with young people to introduce them to the topic of online safety. Additional optional activities will be available for teachers to adapt this presentation to suit delivery during class time.

This Safer Internet Day PowerPoint Presentations aims to provide context to the aim and purpose of Safer Internet Day; an EU wide initiative to promote a safer internet for all users, especially young people. The presentation can be delivered by school leaders or teachers at a whole school assembly. It includes some warmer activities that can be used with young people to introduce them to the topic of online safety. Additional optional activities will be available for teachers to adapt this presentation to suit delivery during class time.