Better Internet for Kids

This lesson explores the growing presence of generative artificial intelligence, and in particular AI chatbots, in young people’s lives, including both the challenges and opportunities they present. 

It is designed for teachers and educators to encourage students to think critically about how they interact with AI technologies and to develop strategies for a safe and balanced use. 

The presentation explores what chatbots are, how they function, their benefits and risks, and the importance of human relationships in the age of AI.

This lesson explores new and emerging technologies in our world, and in particular, developments in artificial intelligence. 

It gives primary school pupils an opportunity to learn about new technologies, such as generative AI (Gen AI), the opportunities and challenges, and how to engage with them in a safe and responsible way.

Created by the Webwise youth advisory panel, this checklist highlights five simple concepts to keep in mind when using AI: 

1. Ask questions;
2. When in doubt;
3. Act responsibly; 
4. Reality check;
5. Ethical use.

The primary objective of the Garda lesson for first and second year students is to raise awareness about Coco’s Law, which criminalises certain online behaviours like the non-consensual distribution of intimate images and cyberbullying.

By explaining the key elements of the law, students gain awareness of the legal consequences associated with harmful digital behaviour, ensuring they understand the seriousness of such actions. 

This resource was created as part of the Garda Schools Programme.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is now an integral part of our everyday lives. Young people in particular already use AI - whether it's AI chatbots for communication, AI search engines for school and everyday things, or AI avatars for social media or games. However, AI not only offers opportunities, but also risks: deepfakes, disinformation, idealised beauty standards by AI influencers, and the feared loss of creativity or jobs.

This guide shows how teachers and educators should use media, social networks, and digital technologies in a reflective and responsible way in order to protect and strengthen their professional online reputation.

This guide was designed to provide advice, legal guidelines, and recommendations based on official resources in order to encourage responsible and secure behaviour in both the personal and professional use of digital tools.

The poster with the message “Talk to your dad or your mom” is designed for young children and has a warm, friendly, and reassuring tone.

Using simple language and child-friendly illustrations, it encourages children not to keep secrets that make them feel scared, uncomfortable, or upset online. The main message is that they are not alone and can always ask for help from their parents or another trusted adult.

The goal of the poster is to promote a sense of safety, trust, and open communication.

This quiz helps students understand what cyberbullying is, how it appears in everyday online interactions, and what its possible consequences can be. Through realistic scenarios and familiar digital situations, students are encouraged to recognise harmful behaviours, reflect on the role of the bystander, and learn how to respond safely and responsibly.

The goal of the quiz is not only to identify the “correct” answer, but also to promote empathy, critical thinking, and responsible digital citizenship.

This quiz helps upper primary students understand the difference between harmless jokes and hurtful online behaviour. 

Through simple, relatable scenarios, children learn how words, emojis, and posts can affect others, and how to respond with kindness and responsibility in digital spaces.

This lesson plan helps teenagers explore the difference between harmless teasing and harmful bullying. 

Through real-life scenarios and guided discussion, students reflect on intent, impact, peer dynamics, and boundaries. 

The lesson promotes empathy, respectful communication, and strategies for responding safely and responsibly in both offline and online environments.