HTML Heroes is an introduction to pupils to the first steps of accessing and using the internet in a safe and responsible manner. Developed by Webwise, the online safety initiative of the Department of Education. The resource contains five lessons that can be explored separately or delivered as a whole unit. Each lesson is supported by
Empathy Online is a course that helps learners understand and reduce online harm by building empathy, self-compassion, and supportive communities through expert videos with young people, lived experiences, and interactive tools. Designed by Spunout Academy, aimed at secondary level students, divided into 9 chapters. Please click on the link below to access the content: Course
Experience AI is an educational programme at Kinia Academy offering AI and machine learning resources. It empowers learners to be critical and responsible users of AI through lesson plans, videos, and professional development for teachers which supporting confident classroom delivery. Please click on the link below to access the content: Experience AIhere.
Webwise is the online safety initiative of the Department of Education and co-funded by the European Commission. This site provides curriculum-aligned resources for primary schools with topics such as using the internet safely, communicating online, playing and learning online, cyberbullying, getting help and support. Teachers and schools can download or order these free resources here: www.webwise.ie/teachers/resources
Connected has been specifically designed for teachers of the Junior Cycle Digital Media Literacy Short Course who wish to explorer digital wellbeing and media literacy. This course aims to empower young people to be effective, autonomous and safe users of technology and online media. Please click on this link to access the content: Connected
To make the most of the internet, children need to make smart decisions. Be Internet Legends by Google empowers younger children to use the web safely and wisely, so they can be confident explorers of the online world. Please click on the link below to access the content: https://beinternetlegends.withgoogle.com/en_ie
Equip yourself to be your own FactChecker. The Journal FactCheck’s Knowledge Bank is a media literacy resource helping the public fact-check for themselves. It offers explainers on key topics and a toolkit of guides and tips to identify misinformation, empowering users to navigate complex news and spot false content that are conversation and debate starters
Everywhere, All the Time is a creative and playful digital literacy intervention, fostering critical conversations about technology, AI and their impacts. Developed by Tactical Tech’s youth initiative What the Future Wants. Aimed at learners aged 13-19, resources and methods can be used in both formal and informal learning environments. Available to access here: Everywhere All the Time