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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.
Loot boxes are mystery bundles of virtual items related to a video game.
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.
The Ambassador Programme empowers students by providing them with opportunities to develop leadership, human-relations, team-building and communication skills. Students make a commitment to lead by example, demonstrate respect and responsibility, and engage in community service.
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.
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Safer Internet Day activities may look a little different this year as we adapt to Covid-19 restrictions, but #SID2021 can still be a fun, vibrant and engaging celebration!
Education and awareness can play an important role when it comes to image-sharing and consent online. Webwise has a suite of resources developed to assist schools, parents and teens when exploring the topic of non-consensual sharing of intimate images.
Online harassment or cyberbullying can happen to anyone, but with just a few simple steps, we can all play role in protecting each other.
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