Better Internet for Kids

FIlming pranks with a hidden camera and even sharing the videos online: This can be fun, but it can also be dangerous to oneself or others. The teaching material "Pranks - All in good fun???" encourages students to reflect together on which pranks are harmless and where boundaries are crossed.

On the International Children's Day, the Children's Crisis Center has published preventive COLORING BOOKS on the topic of CYBER SPACE RISKS. It is a new preventive material that informs children about the pitfalls of cyberspace in a playful way. COLORING BOOKS will be appreciated by children and their families, kindergartens (when working with children of preschool age), school groups or homes for children and youth.

Follow-up seminar to the webinar “AI-AI-AI! What are you doing?"Part I
The webinar provides an overview of what has changed in the world of chatbots over the past six months, and introduced new applications that support teachers in preparing teaching materials.

The webinar introduces various ways to use applications based on artificial intelligence to prepare and conduct teaching.

The Safer Internet Day 2023 YouTube Clip stands as a testament to the commitment of our Youth Ambassadors and the children in our Youth Participation Group. In this engaging 2-minute video, participants provide candid responses to questions related to cyberbullying, 'online respect,' and strategies for bystander intervention. The clip not only captures the raw experiences and insights of young minds but also serves as an educational resource for schools and online platforms.

The "Enhancing Early Years Online Safety" presentation was exclusively led by experts from the Safer Internet Centre, Helpline, and Hotline, providing a specialized focus on the unique challenges faced by educators working with young children. The session aimed to equip early years teachers with the knowledge and tools necessary to create a safe and enriching online environment for their students.

Key Topics Covered:
-Understanding Online Risks
-Integrating Online Safety Education into the Curriculum
-Safety Tools Awareness and Usage

Embarking on the digital journey can be thrilling for teenagers, and with that excitement comes the responsibility to foster healthy relationships online. Our presentation, tailored for teenagers, delves into the crucial theme of cultivating positive connections in the digital realm.

Key Topics Covered:

Responsibility in Online Behavior:
-Addressing Cyberbullying: Empowering teens to be accountable for their actions, fostering a culture of respect and empathy to combat cyberbullying.

The "Online trends and behaviours" presentation is an indispensable resource for professionals within the educational field and anyone invested in ensuring the online safety of young individuals. Derived from case studies encountered through the BeSmartOnline helpline and hotline in Malta, the presentation offers a firsthand look at the diverse challenges faced by children in the digital realm.

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In our ongoing efforts to champion online safety, we present crucial insights targeted at tweens and teens to raise awareness about safeguarding against online grooming. The provided content outlines practical tips for navigating the digital world securely.

1. Think Before You Share:
The material underscores the significance of refraining from sharing personal pictures or videos online, especially with unfamiliar individuals, emphasizing the irreversibility of online content.

2. Friend Requests:

We have prepared a leaflet for teenagers on the importance of sleep. This leaflet was created for the purposes of Back-2-School 2023 campaign.
At the moment, the leaflet is only available online. You can find the digital version on the Safe.si website, as well as on Facebook and Instagram. Our objective is to reach as many young people as possible. The online version, provided as a downloadable PDF, is easily accessible and free of charge.