Better Internet for Kids

This lesson explores the growing presence of generative artificial intelligence, and in particular AI chatbots, in young people’s lives, including both the challenges and opportunities they present. 

It is designed for teachers and educators to encourage students to think critically about how they interact with AI technologies and to develop strategies for a safe and balanced use. 

The presentation explores what chatbots are, how they function, their benefits and risks, and the importance of human relationships in the age of AI.

This lesson explores new and emerging technologies in our world, and in particular, developments in artificial intelligence. 

It gives primary school pupils an opportunity to learn about new technologies, such as generative AI (Gen AI), the opportunities and challenges, and how to engage with them in a safe and responsible way.

Created by the Webwise youth advisory panel, this checklist highlights five simple concepts to keep in mind when using AI: 

1. Ask questions;
2. When in doubt;
3. Act responsibly; 
4. Reality check;
5. Ethical use.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is now an integral part of our everyday lives. Young people in particular already use AI - whether it's AI chatbots for communication, AI search engines for school and everyday things, or AI avatars for social media or games. However, AI not only offers opportunities, but also risks: deepfakes, disinformation, idealised beauty standards by AI influencers, and the feared loss of creativity or jobs.

This guide shows how teachers and educators should use media, social networks, and digital technologies in a reflective and responsible way in order to protect and strengthen their professional online reputation.

This guide was designed to provide advice, legal guidelines, and recommendations based on official resources in order to encourage responsible and secure behaviour in both the personal and professional use of digital tools.

The primary objective of the Garda lesson for first and second year students is to raise awareness about Coco’s Law, which criminalises certain online behaviours like the non-consensual distribution of intimate images and cyberbullying.

By explaining the key elements of the law, students gain awareness of the legal consequences associated with harmful digital behaviour, ensuring they understand the seriousness of such actions. 

This resource was created as part of the Garda Schools Programme.

The poster with the message “Talk to your dad or your mom” is designed for young children and has a warm, friendly, and reassuring tone.

Using simple language and child-friendly illustrations, it encourages children not to keep secrets that make them feel scared, uncomfortable, or upset online. The main message is that they are not alone and can always ask for help from their parents or another trusted adult.

The goal of the poster is to promote a sense of safety, trust, and open communication.

This page presents the main parental control tools available across devices, platforms, and apps. 

It provides clear, step-by-step guidance on how parents can activate, customize, and manage these tools to help protect their children online. 

The information is practical, easy to follow, and designed to support families in creating a safer digital environment.

The brochure “Screen-free from zero to three!” contains ten tips for parents and guardians of children between the ages of 0 and 3 on how to deal with smartphones, tablets and other devices in everyday family life. It is available in German, English, Turkish, Arabic and Farsi.

The brochure debunks common myths about AI, explaining what it can and cannot achieve.

Artificial intelligence has long been a part of our everyday lives. 

Nevertheless, many half-truths, myths and fears surround AI. 

This brochure debunks the biggest AI myths, illustrates its limitations, and explains why it is important to engage with it. The brochure aims to support young people in particular to use AI sensibly.