Better Internet for Kids

What is online civic courage?

How can I stand up for others and what's the point of reporting posts?

Test your knowledge!   

Nice comeback, right? You're seeing mean comments on WhatsApp, TikTok, Twitch & co... Should you ignore them or say something?

This quiz will teach you how to react to mean comments, hate, and fake news. Let's go!   

This text is a comprehensive cybersecurity infographic published by the CZ.NIC association (part of the Czech Safer Internet Centre) to protect students and young people from digital threats.The board collects tips for young people on the following topics:

Most young people have already seen and experienced everything on the internet. Including things they shouldn't necessarily see or experience: pornography, cyberbullying, violence. Many adults assume that young people accept such content without reflection. The online video format "Truth be told" shows that this isn't the case. Here, young people talk about their experiences online. How and when did they first encounter topics like sexting, hate speech, or conspiracy theories, and how do they perhaps feel about these events now, with a bit of distance?

The leaflet “Cyberbullying” explains what the term means, how to help victims of bullying, and how to defend yourself against bullying in the digital world – summarised in a compact and simple way.

Hate speech is increasingly prevalent online, especially on social media. Even though young people are rarely the originators of hateful posts, they often share rumors and fake news without question. 

This leaflet provides information and tips on how to deal with online hate effectively and verify questionable information.
 

Original title: "Cybermobbing Leichte Hilfe App"

Are you experiencing bullying or sexual violence on the internet?

Do you need help?

Then download the Cyberbullying Easy Help app!

In short videos, 8 experts give you tips and encourage you to take action against the attacks. The videos are in sign language and spoken language.

There are instructions in the app.

The instructions show you how to block, report or delete.

For example on Instagram or TikTok.

You will also find information in plain language.

Original title: "Cybermobbing erste Hilfe App"

Bullying on the internet can become a serious burden for young people. For this reason, members of the klicksafe Youth Panel have developed the cyberbullying first aid app. The app has won several national and international awards, including best submission at the ENABLE Hackathon coding competition.  

Toys have evolved significantly in recent years. Alongside traditional building sets, dolls and board games, so-called ‘smart toys’ are now becoming an increasingly common sight in children’s bedrooms. 

For parents and caregivers, this raises the question of which toys are suitable and appropriate for their children.

This factsheet explains the different types of smart toys available, the risks they pose and how parents, caregivers, children and young people can use these devices as safely as possible.

Original title: "Digitale Zivilcourage"

Countering digital hate requires "digital civic courage." Students, in particular, need support and encouragement to stand up for others and not just stand by. When and how can I intervene if someone is being bullied online? How do I report content? Who can I contact with questions? This flyer aims to answer these questions for young people and show them how to offer help online.

This material is adapted from similar material from the Austrian Safer Internet Centre.