YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE VIRTUAL WORLD

KEY TOPICS ◾ Web 2.0 and the virtual world ◾ Internet usage and online habits of children and young people ◾ International conventions and other instruments relating to children’s rights LEARNING OBJECTIVES After completing this unit, teachers should be able to: ◾ Understand young people’s Internet usage patterns and interests ◾ Describe general terms and conditions, codes of conduct and privacy regulations with respect to Internet use ◾ Develop their ability to use educational methods and basic tools to help young people use the Internet responsibly – and make them aware of the related opportunities, challenges and risks