How would you feel if you received the message you're sending?
This is a poster which addresses the issue of cyberbullying and stimulates children and young people to reflect on the online messages they send. Such a poster was taken from a video prepared for students.
Do not feel pressured to share intimate photos, think about the consequences.
This is a poster which addresses the issue of sexting and urges children and young people to not succumb to pressure of sharing intimate photos in the online world. Such a poster was taken from a video prepared for students.
Don't feel uncomfortable about asking for help. You can phone 179.
This is a poster which promotes the helpline number of the Maltese SIC and urges children and young people to seek help. Such a poster was taken from a video prepared for students. It was also shared on social media.
What you post today may affect your future.
This is a poster which addresses the issue of our digital footprint and urges children and young people to think twice before posting anything which may have a negative consequence in the future. Such a poster was taken from a video prepared for students. It was also shared on social media.
Find the right balance Part 1
This video was part of the Summer Campaign used to encourage children to find the right balance between being online and offline.
Find the right balance Part 2
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 to family time.
Guidelines for Teachers on the Use of Social Media
This is a consultation document which provides guideline for educators on the appropriate use of electronic communication and social media.
Algorithms and Media Use
What are algorithms, and how do they affect our media use? Entrepreneur, instructor, and non-fiction author Harto Pönkä explains in the video what algorithms are and how they affect our use of media. The video also examines how emotional reactions on social media have an impact on our media use.
Safe Surfing on the Internet
Someturva CEO and social media researcher Suvi Uski talks about the safety skills needed on social media and gives tips on what youths can do when they come across unpleasant behavior or harassment on the web.
Child Development Through Media
In this video, professor and neuroscientist Minna Huotilainen talks about how children’s brains develop, how games can be beneficial for brain development, and what kinds of things children should learn before they start school.
