In 2022 a record breaking 183,000 people participated in Safer Internet Day in Ireland! The SID Awards recognise and reward […]
Minister for Education Norma Foley TD announced the publication of the Digital Strategy for Schools to 2027 and the payment […]
Past Webwise Safer Internet Day (SID) Ambassador and Youth Panelist has developed an app which promotes safer internet usage with children.
Hotline.ie, the Irish national reporting centre, releases its 2020 Annual Report – Break the Cycle one report at a time
The Committee on the Rights of the Child adopted its general comment No. 25 (2021) on children's rights in relation to the digital environment. Its adoption makes explicit - for the first time - that children’s rights apply in the digital world.
It is important to listen to ‘the student voice’ when developing national campaigns and/or legislation with an impact on their online activities.
With learning and education going online, here is a reminder of some key considerations – now more important than ever – that schools should factor into their plans to ensure a safe learning experience for students and teachers.
Thousands of people in Ireland participated in Safer Internet Day 2021. Although circumstances were different this year, students, schools and organisations adapted to the situation and organised virtual activities and events to engage in meaningful celebrations to help create a safer and better internet for all, especially young people. A wide range of events took place in Ireland to mark Safer Internet Day, and here are some of the highlights.
Webwise is currently recruiting schools to take part in the EduMediaTest Programme, which will allow students to complete an online questionnaire to test their knowledge and abilities to identify disinformation, detect hidden interests in sources, spot stereotypes, and to behave responsibly when it comes to copyright.
As part of Safer Internet Day 2021, the Irish Safer Internet Centre hosted a series of free online safety webinars for parents and educators. All webinars are free to attend simply register via the links below.
As we spend more time on the internet, here are useful remote activities you could do to promote online wellbeing for Safer Internet Day.
Planning something for Safer Internet Day? Register your Safer Internet Day event and get featured on our Safer Internet Day Event Map! We will also send out FREE wristbands for all of your participants.
It will assess pupils’ ability to identify disinformation, detect hidden interests in sources, spot stereotypes, and encourage them to behave […]
Online harassment or cyberbullying can happen to anyone, but with just a few simple steps, we can all play role in protecting each other.
On the European Day for the Protection of Children Against Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse, which takes place today (18 November), the Irish Safer Internet Centre is highlighting support services available to parents, carers, children and young people.
Worried about something you have seen online or concerned about your child? Childline and the National Parents Council Primary offer free advice and support service.
Childline is a support service for young people up to the age of 18.There is a 24hr telephone, online and mobile phone texting service.
The National Parents Council Primary enables and empowers parents to be effective partners in their children’s education.
Sometimes you might unwittingly stumble across illegal online content like child abuse imagery. Always remember: you can report it and get it removed using Hotline.ie.
Hotline.ie exists to combat the distribution and proliferation of illegal content, like child sexual
abuse content, in conjunction with police and Internet Industry