Better Internet for Kids

The purpose of this manual is to inform young people (especially high school students) about how to recognize different forms of violence - from relationship violence, emotional violence, sexual violence and electronic violence, to make them aware of their role in recognizing and reporting violence, but also instructing you on how to react and who you can contact have recourse to.

The rapid expansion of the Internet within society has led to marked changes in the way individuals communicate, think and live their lives. Traditionally we got our news from trusted sources, journalists and media outlets that are required to follow strict codes of practice. However, the internet has enabled a whole new way to publish, share and consume information and news with very little regulation or editorial standards. This has led to rapid spreading of mis/disinformation, amplification of extremist/radical views and conspiracy theories.

There have been big steps forward in AI over the past decade.

From online shopping to streaming platform, or using the apps on our phones – AI is already changing how we live, learn, and work.

One of the AI developments that has attracted a lot of attention since it came on the scene late last year is ChatGPT.

With people excited about the possibilities that it may provide, but also sparking a lot of ethical concerns too.

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.

In this episode Webwise Youth Panelist Alannah is joined by Jennifer Dolan, Assistant Commissioner (Head of Children’s Data Protection Policy) in the Data Protection Commission.

The Tech in Our World presentation provides an opportunity to reflect on tech in our world, the challenges and opportunities. Recognise the influence of persuasive design features and algorithms on our online experiences, and learn tips to help reset our online experiences to promote a positive impact on our time online.

The Tech in Our World presentation provides an opportunity to reflect on tech in our world, the challenges and opportunities. Recognise the influence of persuasive design features and algorithms on our online experiences, and learn tips to help reset our online experiences to promote a positive impact on our time online.

The resource is a video made during the Back to School event where the girls and boys of the Youth Panel launched proposals to improve and secure apps used by young people. During the event, the youth panelists were interviewed and asked if they would ever exchange their phone for an old phone without internet. Watch the video to see their answers.

the Seminar "Education and Artificial Intelligence: Challenges and Opportunities for a Changing School", organised by the Ministry of Education and Merit and Save the Children Italy, as part of the Generazioni Connesse project.

An in-depth theoretical discussion on the role of artificial intelligence at school, through the interventions of:

Enrico Panai, an expert in artificial intelligence ethics, who will talk about the ethical applications of artificial intelligence in education and teaching;

Video "Can you defend yourself against cyberbullying?" Tik Tok Pills interview to the legal expert of Generazioni Connesse

Video "Chatgpt, what it can and cannot do?" Tik Tok pills interview with the legal expert