Better Internet for Kids

👓 Have you explored the new #BIK platform? Among the various sections you can explore, why not check out the Resources archive? 🌐 It's a goldmine of digital literacy resources created by Safer Internet Centres across Europe, available in their original languages and often translated in English! From educational games to awareness campaigns, you’ll find: ➡️Age-appropriate resources to help young people navigate the digital world. ➡️Tools for parents and educators to promote online safety and digital literacy. ➡️And much more! Dive into the platform today👉 https://bit.ly/3YiaoaA! #BetterInternetForKids #SaferInternet #DigitalLiteracy #OnlineSafety

#MediaSmartOnline 💡What is the guide "Be MediaSmartOnline"?💡 Based on the extensive and resourceful materials collected in the mapping exercise of the EU #medialiteracy landscape, and on the consultation of the network of Safer Internet Centres all across Europe, this guide collects together the many media literacy programmes, actions, trainings, campaigns and other initiatives currently available across Europe. ❗Currently, it includes over 120 entries! You can browse by: 💡Type of resource 💡Country 💡Language 💡Target audience. ❗In addition, the database is available for download as a spreadsheet, to better suit your needs! ✅ Find the guide here: https://lnkd.in/djFKUskN

⏳ Only a few hours left until the free BIK Webinar: Introducing the #BIK Parent Corner! Are you confused about parental controls? Struggling to find the right balance between online freedom and safety for your students or kids? 📅 TODAY, 28 November 2024 at 17:00 CET, join Gareth Cort as he dives into: ✅ The powerful features of the Parent Corner ✅ Practical tools to ensure digital safety ✅ How to empower parents and educators in a digital world This is a must-attend session for parents and educators looking for actionable insights into protecting kids online. ✅ It’s FREE: https://bit.ly/4hSxMn0 #BIK #TeacherCornerWebinar #BetterInternet #ParentingTools #DigitalSafety

💻 Safer Internet Centres throughout Europe send articles that are published on the BIK platform. This way, you can stay up to date on all things online safety and digital literacy on the continent. This article on how educators who teach young people view AI in their classrooms - the opportunities but also the concerns around it. 🔗 Several Safer Internet Centres collaborated on this article, allowing for a more rounded view of the increasingly relevant topic of AI Education. The countries involved were: Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Ireland and Armenia. Read all about it on the BIK platform! ✨ https://bit.ly/4i11TJb

⏳ Just a few days left! Join us for Webinar 5: Introducing the #BIK Parent Corner on 28 November 2024, 17:00 CET. 🎤 Speaker Gareth Cort will explore the Parent Corner’s exciting features and dive into parental controls. This session is a must-attend for parents and educators who want to stay informed about parental control tools. ✅ Register now (it’s FREE!): https://bit.ly/4hSxMn0 #BIK #TeacheCornerWebinar #BetterInternet #ParentingTools #DigitalSafety

🔍 Making sense of age assurance Age verification methods can be confusing - what are they for, how do they work, and what happens to our data? These questions often deter people from understanding their importance. That’s why we’ve revamped the 'Guide to age assurance' section on the BIK platform! From jargon-free explainers and a family-friendly toolkit to in-depth resources for digital providers, this section offers something for everyone. Whether you’re a parent, educator, or digital service provider, explore clear and practical guidance to help create safer, more inclusive online spaces. Visit the updated section now and see how we’re simplifying digital safety! 👉https://bit.ly/3OmDC2D

🌐The digital space keeps changing and young people increasingly find their lives blurred between the physical and online. This is why we are determined to keep the #BIK portal up to date with exciting and relevant information. There are resources tailored to young people, to parents and caregivers, and to teachers and educators. Have you explored the portal yet? 🚀 Find it here: https://bit.ly/3YiaoaA #BIKLaunch #BIKStrategy

⏳ Just a few days left! Join us for Webinar 5: Introducing the #BIK Parent Corner on 28 November 2024, 17:00 CET. 🎤 Speaker Gareth Cort will explore the Parent Corner’s exciting features and dive into parental controls. This session is a must-attend for parents and educators who want to stay informed about parental control tools. ✅ Register now (it’s FREE!): https://bit.ly/4hSxMn0 #BIK #TeacheCornerWebinar #BetterInternet #ParentingTools #DigitalSafety

🎉 And that’s a wrap! Thank you for making #SIF2024 such a memorable experience. Over the past three days, we’ve had the privilege of bringing together brilliant young minds from our BIK Youth Panel and SIF Youth Advisory Group, experts in digital safety, and passionate audiences from all around the world. From inspiring keynote sessions to honest conversations in youth-led workshops, #SIF2024 was a true celebration of connection and shared purpose. A heartfelt thank you to all our attendees, speakers, partners, and organizers - you are the ones who made this event unforgettable. Share your favourite moments or key takeaways in the comments below. We’d love to hear from you! And stay tuned for more updates and highlights from #SIF2024... this is just the beginning! 💡

💫 The last session of the #SaferInternetForum is brought to us by Professor Jessica Piotrowski from the University of Amsterdam and is about how to foster children’s and young people’s mental health and well-being online and act against cyberbullying.  In response, a multiple stakeholder panel will start drawing the Forum to a close, identifying key lessons learned and how to move forward.  🎤 The panellists are: Jessica Piotrowski, Professor Ersilia Menesini, Maria-João Horta, Nel Broothaerts, and Liise, a SIF Youth Advisory Group member. Manuela Martra is chairing the discussion.  After this session, June Lowery-Kingston will bring #SIF2024 to a close and it will be another Forum to remember!  Make sure to keep following the hashtags #SaferInternetForum and #SIF2024 to read the report on the Forum where notes and selected recordings will be shared.