Safer Internet Day (SID) is an EU wide initiative to promote a safer internet for all users, especially young people. It is promoted in Ireland by the PDST Technology in Education and Webwise.

The theme for Safer Internet Day is “Together for a Better Internet“, and in 2020 over 170,000 people got involved! Take a look at our round-up video of Safer Internet Day 2020 in Ireland.

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For Safer Internet Day 2021, the Irish Safer Internet Centre will host a series of free online safety webinars for parents and educators.

Safer Internet Day 2021 takes place on Tuesday, February 9th, and there are lots of ways to celebrate!

This SID Hub will provide you with lots of ideas, fun activities, and free resources that you can use to promote online safety.

Remember, regardless of how big, or small, your event is make sure to register for Safer Internet Day and put your school or organisation on the map! When you register we will send you out a free Safer Internet Day pack including wristbands for all the participants.

We understand that Safer Internet Day activities may look a little different this year as we adapt to Covid-19 restrictions, and also the extra demands it may have placed on people’s time.

To take this into account, we have created a list of activities that could help to ensure that Safer Internet Day events are as fun and as vibrant as ever. It also includes free templates and activities, along with scripted presentations that can be easily adapted to the needs of individual teachers, or schools.

From doing a digital take-over, to taking your campaign online, or downloading an online safety quiz – here are 12 covid friendly ways to mark Safer Internet Day!

On Safer Internet Day Webwise will broadcast a short webinar for post-primary students reflecting on the role technology has played in our lives this year and explores ways to help students manage their online wellbeing. The event will provide an opportunity to hear about the experiences of figures from the world of entertainment, sport, cyberpsychology and the tech industry. Joining the discussion are 2FM’s; Eoghan McDermott, Cyberpsychologist; Dr Nicola Fox-Hamilton, Public Policy Lead for Kids and Families at Google; Dr Alicia Blum-Ross, All-Ireland winning Dublin Footballer Eamon Fennell. The discussion will be hosted by Webwise Youth Advisory panel member Billie Constantinou. The event will be available online on Safer Internet Day, Tuesday, February 9^th via Webwise.ie and can be found on the Webwise Ireland Facebook and Twitter channels.

As we adapt to remote learning environments, managing our online wellbeing has never been more important. 

What is online wellbeing?

Our online wellbeing can be influenced by the content we see, the interactions we have, the choices we make, and even how long we spend using technology and the internet. This year, as we spend even more time online it is important to make time to consider how going online can influence the way we feel, think, and behave.

The theme for Safer Internet Day 2021 is online wellbeing and digital resilience, and the Webwise Youth Advisory Panel have created a list of ideas and activities that you could do to promote it as part of your #SID2021 campaign.