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

💡 Media literacy is more than a skill – it’s a superpower for today’s young people as well as those who care for and educate them 💥 The BIK platform provides the resources needed to think critically, make informed decisions, and use digital media responsibly. Many of these resources can be found in the Learning corners, where information is tailored to: ✨ Children and youth ✨ Teachers and educators ✨ Parents and caregivers Each section hosts a broad range of topics to inform and empower the specified groups as they navigate the online lives of young people. 🚀 Explore the pages here: https://bit.ly/48EBSe6 Together, we’re shaping a generation that understands how to harness the internet’s power safely and effectively. #BIKLaunch #Learningcorners #Medialiteracy

🌍🌐 Youth Voices at Safer Internet Forum 2024 Sofia, one of the inspiring youth participants, shares her experience representing Austria at this year’s Safer Internet Forum in Brussels! 🎉 Sofia’s role was both dynamic and impactful—she co-facilitated workshops on Body Image and Mental Health, sparking open dialogue on toxic masculinity, eating disorders, and more. What made it truly special? The forum’s youth-driven approach, ensuring young voices were heard and valued. Sofia also joined the Better Internet for Kids Advisory Board, contributing to discussions on digital literacy and online ethics. Read her full story on the BIK platform👉https://bit.ly/3OWle0s #SaferInternetForum #YouthVoices #OnlineSafety #BIK

🌟🛡️Meet Ally – our renewed SID mascot with a fresh, bold new look! Created with input from BIK Youth, Ally is here to inspire confidence and protect young people from online risks. Designed with young people and for young people, Ally reflects their vision of a true digital protector. Stay tuned for Safer Internet Day 2025 on 11 February to see Ally in action and join the movement for a safer, better internet. Want to know more about Safer Internet Day and how it promotes positive digital experiences worldwide? Check out the BIK platform👉https://bit.ly/3VBv6ki #SID2025 #SaferInternetDay

Another exciting feature of the new BIK platform is the new and improved Resource directory. Within the directory you can find a range of resources to support you in your role in young people’s lives - be it a parental, educational or otherwise. So, what exactly will you find inside? 📌 A rich collection of resources from Safer Internet Centres throughout Europe in many different languages. 📌 Guides to help you know more about the online space and good practice relating to it. A key aim of the BIK project is to raise awareness and help make the online space safer for young people. Let’s stand together and make a difference! Visit the BIK portal here 👉  https://bit.ly/4dTm1cU #BIKLaunch #Saferonline #Goodpractice #BIKStrategy

We can't believe #MediaSmartOnline is already over! 🤯 The campaigning activities have now ended, but do not worry - this is not a farewell, but just a goodbye! 🤩 💡 The MediaSmartOnline page will remain available and continue being updated with useful materials, resources, infographics - so make sure to check it often! 💡The guide Be MediaSmartOnline will continue expanding with new initiatives for everyone to consult and download. 💡With the campaigning period being over, we're now entering an evaluation phase - we'll reflect on the campaign's impact, and see how we can improve in the future. 🚀 https://lnkd.in/dZJ7e_CA

Did you miss Safer Internet Forum 2024? You're in luck, because all session recordings are now available! 🎥 Catch up on key discussions about implementing the DSA, addressing cyberbullying, and ensuring safe digital spaces for young people. Dive into insights from youth leaders, experts, and policymakers. Head over to the BIK portal to watch them now👉 https://bit.ly/4h9VVoC #SaferInternetForum #ChildOnlineSafety #DSA

#MediaSmartOnline And for the last stop of the Safer Internet Centres tour... Albania! 🇦🇱 CRCA / ECPAT ALBANIA works to promote the respect of child and youth rights, to protect them from violence and exploitation, to increase child and youth participation, and since 2015, it has also run iSIGURT.AL, the hotline. Here is a selection of #medialiteracy initiatives... 1️⃣ Media for children's rights is an initiative that aims to increase the capacities of the media, journalists and the child protection system to protect the best interests of children in any reporting where children are the protagonists, given the lack of guidelines for the media on reporting crimes related to violence or sexual abuse against children. https://lnkd.in/dup3c24r 2️⃣ OUR RIGHTS: teachers for children's rights is an initiative aiming to increase the capacities of teachers, support educators, psychologists and social workers on children's rights, based on the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and the Albanian legislation. https://lnkd.in/dTXQDxxQ 3️⃣ Protecting girls and women from gender-based violence in Albania - a programme built based on a human rights approach, providing a professional model of response to gender-based violence and domestic violence against girls and young women. https://lnkd.in/d25vHXdb 🔍Curious for more? Explore the guide "Be MediaSmartOnline"! You can browse by country, or browse by language and select Albanian. Happy browsing!

#MediaSmartOnline Our tour of the Safer Internet Centres (SICs) today is taking us to... Sweden! 🇸🇪 The Swedish SIC is operated by the government agency Mediemyndigheten - Swedish Agency for the Media together with the NGOs Bris (helpline) and ECPAT Sweden (hotline).Here is a selection of #medialiteracy initiatives... 1️⃣ You have rights online! - is a tool for children and young people, to educate them about children's rights online, and how they can protect themselves on the internet. https://lnkd.in/dPAbU_Db 2️⃣ Can the ideal of beauty online be harmful? - explores beaty ideals, algorithms, and triggering content from the perspective of a parent/caregiver. https://lnkd.in/dUWH444Q 3️⃣ How do I protect my child's digital privacy? - another resource for parents and caregivers, to support their children in learning more about #dataprivacy, #gdpr and the digital footprint. https://lnkd.in/dR6K9xEA 🔍Curious for more? Explore the guide "Be MediaSmartOnline"! You can browse by country, or browse by language and select Swedish. Happy browsing!

#MediaSmartOnline Our tour of the Safer Internet Centres (SICs) continues to... Malta! 🇲🇹 BeSmartOnline! is implemented through a consortium coordinated by the Foundation for Social Welfare Services (FSWS), and brings together the Office of the Commissioner for Children, the Directorate for Learning and Assessment Programmes (DLAP) and the Malta Police Force - Cyber Crime Unit. The consortium is supported by the expertise and experience of a number of strategic partners. Here is a selection of #medialiteracy initiatives... 1️⃣ Stay safe online is the anthem of #SID2025! As #SaferInternetDay is getting closer, an anthem is available in English to celebrate throughout the month of February!🎉 https://lnkd.in/dZfpAqJN 2️⃣ Digicat story - an educational story highlighting the potential consequences that come with sharing pictures without permission, and how it can impact relationships with peers. https://lnkd.in/dUXCCzBz 3️⃣ Navigating online #gaming: balancing risks and benefits for parents - a guide for parents and caregivers exploring the nuances, opportunities and challenges of online gaming. https://lnkd.in/diYan6j6 🔍Curious for more? Explore the guide "Be #MediaSmartOnline"! You can browse by country, or browse by language and select Maltese or English. Happy browsing!