Better Internet for Kids

This is a consultation document which provides guideline for educators on the appropriate use of electronic communication and social media.

This is a poster which addresses the issue of cyberbullying and stimulates children and young people to reflect on the online messages they send. Such a poster was taken from a video prepared for students.

This is a leaflet that provides a few tips on how children can create an online/offline balance in order to remain healthy

This is a poster which addresses the issue of our digital footprint and urges children and young people to think twice before posting anything which may have a negative consequence in the future. Such a poster was taken from a video prepared for students. It was also shared on social media.

What are algorithms, and how do they affect our media use? Entrepreneur, instructor, and non-fiction author Harto Pönkä explains in the video what algorithms are and how they affect our use of media. The video also examines how emotional reactions on social media have an impact on our media use.

In this video, professor and neuroscientist Minna Huotilainen talks about what makes up a balanced daily digital life and why children need predictable daily routines.

In this video, professor and neuroscientist Minna Huotilainen talks about how children’s brains develop, how games can be beneficial for brain development, and what kinds of things children should learn before they start school.

In this video, professor and neuroscientist Minna Huotilainen discusses why media content may be problematic when a child is learning emotional and interaction skills.

In this video, professor and neuroscientist Minna Huotilainen discusses the parent’s role as a media educator and the parent’s duty to regulate children’s media use.

Someturva CEO and social media researcher Suvi Uski talks about the safety skills needed on social media and gives tips on what youths can do when they come across unpleasant behavior or harassment on the web.