Internet Literacy

How to be safe and protect your rights online

Welcome to the Council of Europe website on Internet Literacy. The Internet has greatly influenced our societies and the way we live. It is increasingly important to have the skills to use the Internet in a safe, competent and responsible way. Here you can find tools and materials to help you stay safe on the Internet, protect your human rights and get the most out of your online experience.

The news

[09/02/2010] Safer Internet Day 2010
The Council of Europe is launching on 9 February – on Safer Internet Day – an online teacher’s guide to safer Internet for children in six languages. The Teacher’s Guide to the online game for children Through the Wild Web Woods aims to assist educators in helping children to use the Internet safely and responsibly. (more ...)
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online game for children WildWeb WoodsThrough the WildWebWoods

Safe surfing on the Internet - an online game for children  set in a fun, fairy-tale environment.
Euronews Report
 

European Convention on Human Rights - starting points

Learn more about your human rights - information and activities for teachers and young people.

 

 

 

Internet Literacy Handbook

A guide for parents, teachers and young people with practical tips and suggestions for classroom activities and getting the most out of the Internet.

 

   PESTALOZZI Programme
The Council of Europe flagship programme for the professional development of teachers and education actors.

 

Avoid risks to your health on the Internet!

Learn what you can do to protect yourself against risky medicines and unreliable health information on the Internet.
Translations available: German, Italian