Better Internet for Kids

“Intelligent programs” are numerous and more and more present in our daily lives, but how to identify them? How to differentiate artificial intelligence from machine learning? How do these programs work?

The objective of this course is to define what is a data by taking an interest in the fundamental mechanics that govern it. By collecting and manipulating data from the class, the subject of personal data will be addressed. The following topics will be covered and may be the subject of in-depth sessions :
- data collection and storage / big data
- algorithm / processing
- personal data

Understand and rethink its uses of digital by questioning one's screen use and screen time
- Acquire the right reflexes for a responsible and safe use of the Internet and screens.
- Question one's uses of digital and screens
- Identify excessive behaviours
- Adopt a reasoned and responsible attitude with screens

Addressing the place of screens in one's daily life by thinking about the consequences on one's social relationships.
- Address the place of screens in one's social relations
- Question one’s use of technology and put them in perspective with those of peers.

This video was part of the Summer Campaign used to encourage children and parents to find the right balance between being online and offline and dedicate more time face to face communication.

This Leaflet provides some top tips for safe social media use and addresses the gaming disorder and excessive online use.

Working with people with a mental disability means that you regularly have to do with clients' online vulnerability. This group is more often a victim of online abuse such as cyberbullying, (shame) sexting and grooming. But a life without internet is not an option in this digital world. Digital media offer countless opportunities. Apps, videos and social media provide clients with fun, creativity, social contact and more direction over their own lives. What do you do to empower clients online? And do you know how to make full use of the opportunities?

Whether we’re talking about TV, internet, apps, games or smartphones: media are all around us and every child uses them. MediaMasters introduces primary school pupils to the opportunities and threats of (digital) media in a fun way. They get to work on media literacy themes such as social media, information skills, programming, privacy, cyberbullying, cybersecurity, creating vlogs and online behaviour (or ‘netiquette’).

This video provides an overview of the Finnish media education aspects, professional network and shared goals. The video is created and released by National Audiovisual Institute.

This is a leaflet that provides a few tips on how children can create an online/offline balance in order to remain healthy