Better Internet for Kids

This article explains the legal aspects of taking photographs of people in public places and their use. The central question is whether and in what cases the consent of the person photographed is required.

The "Once Seen it Cannot be Unseen" resource by BeSmartOnline addresses a critical concern — the sharing of terrorist and child sexual abuse material in online groups. The accompanying caption serves as a call to action, urgently alerting parents, guardians, and friends to the risks their children face.

The accompanying caption reads:
🚨URGENT ALERT 🚨
Parents, Guardians, and Friends,
Terrorist and child sexual abuse material is being shared in online groups, and our children are at risk.

In our continuous commitment to safeguarding children in the digital age, we present a crucial resource: the "Protecting Children from Online Grooming" guide. Developed in collaboration with Anti-Trafficking Malta, this informative leaflet aims to empower parents with essential insights into the pressing issues of online grooming and human trafficking.

Key Focus Areas:

-Protecting children from online grooming - a guide for parents,
-Tips to keep children safe online
-Signs to be aware of
-Tips on how to recognize online grooming and human trafficking

FIlming pranks with a hidden camera and even sharing the videos online: This can be fun, but it can also be dangerous to oneself or others. The teaching material "Pranks - All in good fun???" encourages students to reflect together on which pranks are harmless and where boundaries are crossed.

On the International Children's Day, the Children's Crisis Center has published preventive COLORING BOOKS on the topic of CYBER SPACE RISKS. It is a new preventive material that informs children about the pitfalls of cyberspace in a playful way. COLORING BOOKS will be appreciated by children and their families, kindergartens (when working with children of preschool age), school groups or homes for children and youth.

Follow-up seminar to the webinar “AI-AI-AI! What are you doing?"Part I
The webinar provides an overview of what has changed in the world of chatbots over the past six months, and introduced new applications that support teachers in preparing teaching materials.

The webinar introduces various ways to use applications based on artificial intelligence to prepare and conduct teaching.

The Safer Internet Day 2023 YouTube Clip stands as a testament to the commitment of our Youth Ambassadors and the children in our Youth Participation Group. In this engaging 2-minute video, participants provide candid responses to questions related to cyberbullying, 'online respect,' and strategies for bystander intervention. The clip not only captures the raw experiences and insights of young minds but also serves as an educational resource for schools and online platforms.

The "Enhancing Early Years Online Safety" presentation was exclusively led by experts from the Safer Internet Centre, Helpline, and Hotline, providing a specialized focus on the unique challenges faced by educators working with young children. The session aimed to equip early years teachers with the knowledge and tools necessary to create a safe and enriching online environment for their students.

Key Topics Covered:
-Understanding Online Risks
-Integrating Online Safety Education into the Curriculum
-Safety Tools Awareness and Usage

Embarking on the digital journey can be thrilling for teenagers, and with that excitement comes the responsibility to foster healthy relationships online. Our presentation, tailored for teenagers, delves into the crucial theme of cultivating positive connections in the digital realm.

Key Topics Covered:

Responsibility in Online Behavior:
-Addressing Cyberbullying: Empowering teens to be accountable for their actions, fostering a culture of respect and empathy to combat cyberbullying.