HTML Heroes- Online Advertising
The programme introduces pupils to the HTML Heroes – two USB characters (Archie and Ruby) who come to life when the classroom empties at break-time and introduce pupils to the online world. Archie and Ruby perform catchy and fun internet safety raps about online advertising.
Explained in 90 seconds: Snapchat Streaks
Members of the Webwise Youth Advisory Panel explain what a Snapchat Streak is and why they matter!
Explained in 90 Seconds - Snap Stories
Members of the Webwise Youth Advisory Panel explain what Snap Stories are and why they like using them!
Top 10 Tips for Managing your Online Well-being
The Webwise Youth Advisory Panelists share thier top ten tips for managing online well-being. Hear what they have to say! For more info go to: webwise.ie/youth/
Explained: What is the Digital Age of Consent?
The Webwise Youth Advisory Panelists explain what the Digital Age of Consent is in Ireland and what it means.
Explained: What is musical.ly?
Members of the Webwise Youth Advisory Panel explain what the popular lip-snycing app; Musical.ly is all about and why teens like it!
Managing screen time when playing games online
Members of the Webwise Youth Advisory Panel talk about how they manage screen time when it comes to playing games online.
Explained: What is Fortnite?
It has been one of the most popular games of 2018! The Webwise Youth Panelists give a run down of Fortnite and why it is so popular among young people.
#BeInCtrl – A Short Film on Online Grooming.
Created to compliment the Be in Ctrl teaching resource, this video depicts the stories of two teenagers subjected to online sexual coercion and extortion. This video has been shared online over 10,000 times and has views of over 1 million since its launch in September 2018. The purpose of this video is to inform young people that this behaviour is a crime, raise awareness of how to protect themselves online, where to find help and support and to give them Ctrl!
Be in Ctrl
‘Be in Ctrl’ contains three lesson plans, an information pack for school leaders, and will be supported by a Police (Garda) Schools’ Talk. Produced in partnership with the Irish Police (An Garda Síochána), the ‘Be In Ctrl’ teaching resource has been developed to support teachers as they address the topic of online sexual coercion and extortion - often referred to as ‘webcam blackmail’.
