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A collection of five images in storyboard webtoon format which playfully explains – using language geared towards children and educators – how children need more interaction with the real world than screen time for healthy development. This resource can be used in social media contexts and in awareness campaigns with children and/or educators. This resource was also developed for CISlab and integrated into the 2026 awareness campaign, called "The virtual is also real".
Virtual worlds and immersive realities
Are you familiar with virtual reality, augmented reality and other technologies used to create immersive online experiences? Check out this deep dive to learn more about the opportunities and risks that these technologies present to youth.
What parents should know about VR gaming
Immersing yourself in virtual reality (VR) is no longer just for wealthy tech enthusiasts. VR goggles are now available on the market at affordable prices and the range of VR games continues to grow. Today, VR goggles may not be widely used in the average household, but that could change in the near future. This article summarises the most important information about VR games and it provides information for parents whose children are already using VR today.
Keeping children and young people safe in virtual worlds
It’s Safer Internet Day; an occasion to reflect on the opportunities and challenges of being online. This annual day of celebration serves to promote a safer and better internet to both empower and protect children and young people in their digital lives. Some of the key developments in recent years revolve around artificial intelligence (AI), with virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and extended reality (XR) applications emerging in all sectors of society, from leisure and learning to business and health. Here, we dive deeper into some of the considerations…
Record number of activities organised in Latvia to celebrate Safer Internet Day 2023
On Safer Internet Day (SID) 2023 schools, libraries and youth centres in Latvia were invited to raise awareness of a better internet for kids and safer internet usage among children. Anyone could join and get involved in SID activities on 7 February, and throughout the month of February 2023, by organising educational events and activities on internet safety in their counties, cities, municipalities and villages, involving children, young people and parents.
Luxembourg celebrates the 20th edition of Safer Internet Day
Safer Internet Day (SID) celebrated its 20th anniversary on 7 February 2023. This European Union initiative is held each year to raise awareness and ensure a safer internet throughout the world. BEE SECURE, Luxembourg Safer Internet Centre, looks back on the events that took place as part of #SID2023.
Portuguese Safer Internet Centre celebrates Safer Internet Day 2023
On Tuesday 7 February, the Portuguese Safer Internet Centre (SIC) celebrated the 20th edition of Safer Internet Day (SID). The Safer Internet Center Consortium, coordinated by the National Center for Cybersecurity, promoted the commemorative event, which was held in Ponta Delgada, Azores.
Immersive worlds for children: the creation of an ethical charter
For some time now, the Metaverse and the issues related to immersive universes have been attracting the attention of the media and many experts. The French Safer Internet Centre has started working on an ethical charter to respond to worries and questions around the Metaverse.
