Better Internet for Kids

Webwise youth led audio series.

Webwise youth led audio series.

Undoubtedly, the internet has now become an integral part of the daily lives of children and adolescents, and as parents, we must remain vigilant, listening to and understanding our children's activities and interactions online. While the internet offers numerous benefits, it also poses significant risks to underage users, such as exposure to inappropriate or harmful content and cyberbullying.

Misinformation has always been and remains a common phenomenon on the internet, but the emergence and widespread acceptance of social networks have turned the spread of false information into a true 'epidemic.' False news spreads at lightning speed through social networks, giving it credibility and making it believable to a significant number of people.

These tips can help parents start conversations with their teenage children about the internet and can also be adapted for younger children.

These tips can support parents to start a conversation with their teenage children about the internet and can also be adapted for younger age groups.

In this episode we are going to be exploring a topic that has been getting a lot of attention lately: the “manosphere.”  

In the last few years we have seen the rise in popularity of divisive influencers such as Andrew Tate, sparking debate and controversy around masculinity, relationships, and gender dynamics.  

But how might this affect teenagers? And what are the consequences?  

From Chatbots that have human-like conversations, to AI that create new images, music or videos – GenAI is becoming increasingly common in our everyday lives. 

While it can help spark creativity and improve efficiency, this technology also poses challenges. 

One major concern is the spread of mis and dis information, as GenAI can generate realistic fake content that is indistinguishable from reality. 

To discuss this, and more, Webwise Youth Panelist Lauren spoke to Mark Little.

As teens, lots of us get our information from social media, and following influencers can be a great way to discover content that we are interested in, to get tips, inspiration, and be entertained. 

We know that many of these influencers team up with brands to promote products or services, but what are the rules around this, and how can you spot an ad or a paid post online? 

To find out more, Ishani spoke to Orla Twomey, CEO of the Advertising Standards Authority. 

This short introductory (term-time) course on AI for Schools will provide teachers and school leaders with an understanding of what Artificial Intelligence (AI) is and an overview of key policy documents relating to AI, including the latest European publications. It will also outline the ethical considerations of using AI in a school setting.