Developed in in partnership with Webwise, a new Garda Schools Programme lesson on Coco’s Law was officially launched earlier in 2026. The lesson provides a clear breakdown of the legislation, which names new specific offences regarding online activity and empowers students to recognise key offences and understand that they are legally accountable for their digital
On social media platforms, algorithms decide what content is shown to users based on their preferences, behaviour and interactions. Under the Digital Services Act, many platforms must now give users the options to reset or depersonalise their newsfeeds or algorithms. By regularly resetting their algorithms, users can manage their social media experience and maintain a balanced
While generative AI tools can be helpful for learning, creativity and exploring ideas, they also come with risks. As part of Safer Internet Day 2026, the students on the Webwise Youth Advisory Panel have created a new AI Aware Checklist, designed to help teens to better understand and safely use these tools. Please click on
A video that discusses how Artificial Intelligence is impacting the way disinformation is created and spread to manipulate public opinion. It also outlines importance of Media Literacy education and regulatory measures, referencing Ireland’s Online Safety and Media Regulation Act and the EU’s Digital Services Act. Please click on the link below to access the content:
In this video Ciarán O’Connor for the Institute of Strategic Dialogue guides us through a case study of how false information was used to undermine confidence in the Irish local elections in June 2024. Please click on the link below to access the content: False Information and Elections – Ciarán O’Connor | Videos & Movies
In today’s digital age, information spreads fast—yet not all of it is true or trustworthy. Knowing the differences between misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation is key to thinking critically online. In the video below Ciarán O’Connor from the Institute of Strategic Dialogue discusses the disinformation ecosystem in Ireland. Please click on the link below to access
In this video Dr. Catherine Baker from Dublin City University explains how social media recommender algorithms work. It will help learners be more aware of how their social media content is delivered. Please click on the link below to access the content: Recommender Algorithms and Social Media | Videos & Movies on Vimeo
Scanarix is a multilingual serious game on media and information literacy for ages 10+. It exists as an offline quest-based game and a web-based version in English, Ukrainian and Greek. Scenario-based gameplay helps players explore contemporary media challenges (AI-generated content, visibility mechanisms, narrative framing and the political economy of attention). Please click on the link