What is the Online Safety Code?
Coimisiún na Meán’s Online Safety Code sets out new binding rules that oblige video-sharing platforms to make changes to their services to ensure that users, especially children, are protected from illegal and harmful content. The Online Safety Code applies to video-sharing platform that are based in Ireland, and it is one element of Ireland’s Online Safety Framework, which also includes the EU Digital Services Act, and the EU Terrorist Content Online Regulation.
Acceptable Use Policy Guidelines and Tool
Guidelines booklet for developing an AUP
In general, an Acceptable Use Policy addresses the safe, acceptable and responsible use of the internet and digital technologies. It may be used as a framework or customised to reflect individual school circumstances and needs. Webwise have developed a helpful set of guidelines for consideration when developing an AUP. Included in this publication is an AUP template for schools.
AUP Generator Tool
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.
Pedagogical Material for L1V14 Online Escape Room
L1V14 is an online escape room that aims to promote media literacy among primary school pupils. The game consists of a browser-based escape room, an instruction manual and pedagogical material to support the handling of tasks, including information and task sections. The game is played in small groups in a browser.
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.
Misinformation and deepfakes
Misinformation has always been and remains a common phenomenon on the internet, but the emergence and widespread acceptance of social networks have turned the spread of false information into a true 'epidemic.' False news spreads at lightning speed through social networks, giving it credibility and making it believable to a significant number of people.
How to talk to children about online safety
These tips can support parents to start a conversation with their teenage children about the internet and can also be adapted for younger age groups.
Vinz et Lou Et toi, t'es d'accord ?
After taking several photos of Lou, Vinz explains what online consent is and why it is important to always seek the other person’s agreement.
Enhance your session by applying your students' knowledge and ensuring their understanding of the episode with our quiz.
Teachers and facilitators: Download the educational guide.
Parents: Download the family guide to continue the discussion with your children.
School levels: Cycle 2, Cycle 3
Objectives:
Vinz et Lou Être citoyen numérique, ça te dit ?
Vinz is thrilled—he has been selected to participate in the Best Digital Citizen Contest! In fact, through the videos he has already created, he has unknowingly adhered to the Charter for Digital Culture and Citizenship Education. This is a great opportunity for Vinz to explain the concepts of a charter and digital citizenship to us.
Enhance your session by applying your students' knowledge and ensuring their understanding of the episode with our quiz.
