Casting the Net – Is it an ad?
As teens, lots of us get our information from social media, and following influencers can be a great way to discover content that we are interested in, to get tips, inspiration, and be entertained.
We know that many of these influencers team up with brands to promote products or services, but what are the rules around this, and how can you spot an ad or a paid post online?
To find out more, Ishani spoke to Orla Twomey, CEO of the Advertising Standards Authority.
Online Course: AI for Schools
This short introductory (term-time) course on AI for Schools will provide teachers and school leaders with an understanding of what Artificial Intelligence (AI) is and an overview of key policy documents relating to AI, including the latest European publications. It will also outline the ethical considerations of using AI in a school setting.
AI in Education: Considerations for Schools
Artificial Intelligence systems and tools are already part of our everyday lives. As AI continues to evolve, it is important to be aware of the benefits and the risks it can have in teaching and learning.
The young mind in the media flood - Online parents' evening
The expert speakers of the 'Young Mind in the Media Flood' -online parenting evening opened up the digital media culture of young people and gave tips on how to strengthen young people's mental well-being and safety skills in digital media environments.
The parents' evening was organised by the National Audiovisual Institute, the Mannerheim Child Protection League and Save the Children as part of the FISIC project and Safer Internet activities. The event was free for anyone to attend.
Quiz “Sex, diversity and porn”
The “Sex, diversity and porn” quiz is aimed at young people and takes a playful approach to questions that are often associated with shame. It not only teaches the safe handling of intimate images, but also provides information on what is legally permitted from what age, what is meant by transsexuality and intersexuality and what contraceptive options are available. In the feedback, young people receive further information and find out where they can get more information if they have further questions.
Staff Welfare Handbook
Handbook in how to take care of hotline analyst - on different levels within the organisation, team and on the individual level.
Further training: Focus on safety: from AI basics to practical application
Participants receive a comprehensive overview of the development of artificial intelligence, learn how it is integrated into a wide range of tools and applications and have a discussion with other participants about AI in schools, the associated risks for children and young people and how to deal with them. During the further training, participants will have the opportunity to actively work with AI tools and experience their functions first-hand.
Training for middle schools: Hype on the net - stay informed and secure!
This training addresses the everyday life of young people and covers current important topics such as pornography, artificial intelligence, challenges,... Using practical case studies, participants are sensitized in a playful and interactive manner.
The students embark on Dennis' desk – a place full of exciting discoveries. Behind the various objects, different topics are hidden, which are worked on in a variety of ways. The focus is particularly on current risks in the digital world.
Training for middle schools: Lost in Data - Where is data collected in everyday life?
In this interactive training, students will learn where they leave digital footprints in everyday life, how this data collection affects their privacy, and how they can act more consciously.
No shame, no blame
This teaching package provides information and teaching methods for teachers in special and regular education. The methods are differentiated in terms of difficulty and group composition.
Through this package, young people learn the difference between sexting and non-consensual sexting, how to set their own boundaries online and how they can interpret and respect the boundaries of others.
It is available in French and Dutch.
