What would you do to create a better internet?

As part of Safer Internet Day 2014 the European commission are gathering ideas from young people about how to make the internet better. 

So far a number of young people from across Europe have given their opinions on what matters to them when it comes to our digital future.  These ideas include:

• The opportunity to express ourselves freely on the Internet - to seek, receive and impart information and ideas.
• The right to feel physically good without the possibility for you to get harmed because of the Internet.
• Lessons for online employability and entrepreneurial issues should be included in schools
• The right to access education to develop my digital literacy skills.

Now it is your opportunity to have your say. 

By logging onto https://tricider.com/en/brainstorming/1NgYq you can choose which ideas to vote for and also submit your ideas for others to choose.  You can also invite your friends to take part.

All the ideas submitted will be collected as part of the European consultation for young people across Europe. 

Safer Internet Day 2014

February 11th is Safer Internet Day and this year's theme is centered around us all creating a better internet together. There are some excellent resources on the Safer Internet Day website with a section for parents and students. There are not only advice sections but also opportunities to get involved via twitter (#SID2014) and watching SIDTV.

Safer Internet Day is an ideal opportunity for you to engage with your son or daughter around the whole area of esafety and work together so that as a family you all have a clearer understanding of how to make your digital experience as secure as possible, while recognising the many benefits that the internet brings to our lives.