Better Internet for Kids

This lesson aims to raise awareness of the amount of time we spend on our digital devices and consider alternative ways to spend our time. Develop an understanding of how a technique called persuasive design entices us to use our devices.

To raise awareness of the impact of facial recognition technology and its benefits and risks. Students will have a greater understanding of the concept of facial recognition and how it is used in a variety of contexts and the risks and benefits associated with its use. Students will explore the key terms (i.e. detection, analysis and recognition, faceprint, selfie) and consider how organisations use facial recognition and how our faceprint is used.

Parents, teachers and other caregivers are struggling to talk to children about pornography on internet. In this guide one can find information on how to talk about this topic or even browse it with his teenage child.

Educational resources about positive relationships in online gaming.

Yubo is a social media livestreaming platform which is free to use and available on Apple iOS or Android. It lets users connect and interact with other users primarily through livestreaming. The user base for Yubo stands at around 60 million and covers a global scale.

SWGfL has released this new checklist in partnership with Yubo. It aims to give users a wider understanding of what Yubo is as well as describe and explain what privacy and security features are available.

This extensive report compiled by Professor Andy Phippen from Bournemouth University looks at what strengths and weaknesses have been seen within online safety over the past year for schools in England. Data from the 360Safe tool which covers over 13,000 schools and colleges in England has been used to compile the report. The data that has been gathered, analyses how schools across the board have implemented online safety practice and policy into their communities.

Each poster gives professionals working with children and young people an overview of each topic as well as how they can raise awareness around staying safe online.

Online Safety and Gaming:
This poster explores why gaming is so appealing as well as ways professionals can promote staying safe online to children and young people and is part of our extensive gaming hub that explores the topic in more detail. Sections include:
What gaming is
Benefits of gaming
Considerations for gaming
Socialising online
Reporting and blocking

Digital Wellbeing at School:

This general training is oriented towards the living environment of young people. With the help of case studies, 5 main topics are discussed in relation to the opportunities and risks of the Internet.
The training is part of the middle school subject "Digital Sciences".

This general training is meant for primary schools, the class learns, how to create and use a profile on social networks, in a safe way.

This article treats the issue of deceptive digital designs and raises awareness of their potential impact on your behavior as an user.
It explains what dark patterns actually are, where you encounter them how they should affect you and what to look for when dealing with them.

It is intended to support you as an user in maintaining control over your actions and your data, and to protect yourself from online risks, such as; abuse, tricks or even manipulation.