News Overview 2019

Project "Media in Schools" publishes new material "Machine Learning. Intelligent Machines"

When and how can I intervene if someone is being bullied online? How do I report content? Who can I turn to if I have questions? Answers can be found in the new flyer for young people in cooperation with Saferinternet.at.

Hate on the web is an increasing problem: but what can be done about it that promises success? Education is the answer! Get involved with the new SELMA Toolkit.

Possible false reports are once again coming into focus ahead of the upcoming European elections on May 26. Experts assume that false information will be spread more frequently in the run-up to the election. Social networks are particularly affected. To combat false reports, the European Union has adopted a comprehensive package of measures. The "EU Code of practice against disinformation" is part of this and holds major online companies such as Facebook responsible.

Every third child uses WhatsApp daily

At the WERTE LEBEN - ONLINE social media camp, young people join forces to set an example against hate and for more respect online.

In view of the digital information overload, it is becoming increasingly difficult for Internet users to filter the information presented and to recognize its truth content and relevance. How can users help themselves?

The nationwide award for media education projects is presented in six categories. In addition, the special prize "Be bold and wild and wonderful!" will be awarded this year. The deadline for entries is July 31, 2019.

Disturbing content, harassment, and overly revealing selfies - TikTok is the subject of reports, especially when a problem comes to light. But what is it about the app that fascinates young users in particular, and where can it become problematic?

The FSM Complaints Office reached a new high in 2018 with 6,733 reports about illegal online content or content harmful to minors. While complaints about depictions of abuse by children and young people fell slightly, there was a sharp increase in complaints about pornography.

Together with jugendschutz.net, klicksafe informs about problematic online content that trivializes or glorifies self-harming behavior.

The EU project "MEET - Media Education for Equity and Tolerance" on intercultural media education has come to an end after 27 months. The results are now available in the form of a TOOLKIT at https://meetolerance.eu/.

Situation Report "Islamism on the Net 2018" and Handout "Salafism Online" Presented

The new materials from Internet-ABC are suitable for the first playful introduction to the Internet.

Currently, blogger Toyah Diebel's #DeinKindAuchNicht campaign is effectively drawing attention to the issue of children's photos online and the responsibility of parents. What considerations should parents make before sharing children's photos on social media? Where can parents find information and support?