AI in Education: Considerations for Schools
Artificial Intelligence systems and tools are already part of our everyday lives. As AI continues to evolve, it is important to be aware of the benefits and the risks it can have in teaching and learning.
Digiseadme andmine lapsele: soovitused kokkulepeteks“- Giving a digital device to a child: recommendations for agreements
An informational video for parents that provides recommendations on how to support your child's safe use of digital devices.
Nutivahendi andmine lapsele: ohutus - Giving a smart device to a child: safety
An informational video for parents that provides recommendations when a parent decides to give their child a smart device. The recommendations concern protecting smart device and the information on it, safe behavior on the internet, and how to avoid excessive use of your smart device and the internet.
What is the Online Safety Code?
Coimisiún na Meán’s Online Safety Code sets out new binding rules that oblige video-sharing platforms to make changes to their services to ensure that users, especially children, are protected from illegal and harmful content. The Online Safety Code applies to video-sharing platform that are based in Ireland, and it is one element of Ireland’s Online Safety Framework, which also includes the EU Digital Services Act, and the EU Terrorist Content Online Regulation.
Acceptable Use Policy Guidelines and Tool
Guidelines booklet for developing an AUP
In general, an Acceptable Use Policy addresses the safe, acceptable and responsible use of the internet and digital technologies. It may be used as a framework or customised to reflect individual school circumstances and needs. Webwise have developed a helpful set of guidelines for consideration when developing an AUP. Included in this publication is an AUP template for schools.
AUP Generator Tool
Projekt Indikatorer
English Summary:
Sexual exploitation of children is a serious and globally widespread crime that can manifest in many ways, including through so-called livestreamed sexual abuse. To combat this, ECPAT Sweden’s Financial Coalition launched ”Project Indicators” with the long term goal of preventing payments for child sexual abuse.
Rapport: Det finns bra människor också men var är de?
English Summary:
Ecpat's new report, "There are good people too, but where are they?" highlights a significant lack of trust in the police and social services among children. The children who have had contact with the police or social services themselves report particularly low levels of trust.
Rapport: "Man ser det som ett hack. Något lätt som ingen behöver få veta."
English Summary:
Ecpat's report "It’s seen as a hack" focuses on children's experiences and attitudes towards sugardating, where adults exploit children for the purchase of sexual services. The report makes it clear that the child's perspective is both crucial and necessary when designing support interventions.
Appearance pressures and social media
The material deals with appearance pressures highlighted by social media and tools how to overcome or to diminish these types of pressures.
Social media platforms and their apps are overflowing with trends and tips related to appearance. While scrolling through this content, it’s easy to notice how viewing such images can stir up insecurities and feelings of inadequacy. Yet, makeup tutorials, shopping hauls, and core workout videos can feel as irresistible as honey to a bear. Why is it that social media images both fascinate and distress us at the same time?
