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BRIDGE Main Challenge: A.7. Digital ecosystem, disinformation and the need for media literacy and critical thinking
The rapid expansion of digital environments exposes children and young people to disinformation, online manipulation, hate speech and digital risks. Although many users have a high level of technological competence, they lack the media literacy skills needed to verify information, critically assess content and navigate digital environments safely.
IS4K develops a comprehensive national framework combining open educational resources, awareness campaigns, online learning and digital support channels. It empowers children, adolescents, families and educators to foster critical thinking, prevent online risks, combat disinformation and promote safe, inclusive and democratic digital citizenship.
Internet Segura for Kids (IS4K) is an initiative of the National Cybersecurity Institute of Spain (INCIBE) that promotes the safe, responsible and critical use of the Internet among children, adolescents, families and educators. In operation since 2014, it combines open educational resources, awareness campaigns, webinars and digital support services to address disinformation, cyberbullying, privacy and online coexistence, fostering critical, safe and responsible digital citizenship with potential for transfer to different European contexts.
The widespread dissemination of disinformation, manipulated content, online hate speech and digital violence disproportionately affects children and young people. Despite their high level of technical familiarity with devices, many users lack the critical media literacy needed to verify sources, understand algorithmic profiling and protect themselves from cyberbullying, overexposure and online exclusion.
Critical media literacy is a fundamental requirement for exercising digital rights, protecting democratic debate and fostering inclusive online environments. Empowering young people and educators helps prevent digital harm and builds critical, safe and responsible digital citizenship.
IS4K directly addresses Challenge A.7 through open educational resources, training and support services that transform passive technology consumption into critical media evaluation, active democratic participation and responsible digital coexistence.
IS4K operates through four complementary pillars: 1) digital risk prevention through educational resources and guidance activities; 2) training in media literacy, critical thinking and digital skills; 3) support and training for children and adolescents, families, teachers and other educational stakeholders; and 4) social awareness-raising and guidance services addressing emerging challenges in the digital ecosystem. These pillars are implemented through open resources, campaigns, training activities and permanent help channels.
IS4K open educational resources portal.
Interactive digital resource
An open-access digital repository bringing together educational materials for children, adolescents, families and educators. It provides guides, videos, infographics, interactive activities and practical resources covering online safety, privacy, cyberbullying, digital coexistence, media literacy and responsible Internet use. Its thematic organisation enables users to select materials according to their educational needs and use them to promote critical thinking, digital resilience and safe, responsible participation in online environments.
Teaching staff, Students, Professionals
Awareness campaigns on disinformation and critical thinking.
Educational resource
A collection of thematic awareness-raising initiatives and educational materials designed to help children, adolescents, families and educators recognise online risks and critically assess digital information. Through accessible content and practical guidance, these resources address misleading information, online manipulation, responsible content sharing and the importance of evaluating the reliability of digital sources. They support media literacy, informed decision-making and the development of safer and more responsible online practices.
Teaching staff, Students, Professionals
Training webinars for the educational community and families.
Online training
Online training and awareness-raising activities aimed at teachers, educational institutions, families and other adults supporting children and adolescents in their digital development. These activities provide practical guidance on cybersecurity, privacy, cyberbullying prevention, digital coexistence and the safe and responsible use of Internet technologies. Through training sessions and complementary educational materials, they help participants strengthen their digital skills and develop coordinated preventive and educational responses across school and family settings.
Teaching staff, Professionals
Digital support, guidance and helpline channels.
Interactive digital resource
Specialised public support and reporting services providing guidance on online safety and digital risks. INCIBE's free and confidential cybersecurity helpline offers advice to children, adolescents, families, educators and other users dealing with issues such as cyberbullying, online harassment, privacy breaches and other cybersecurity incidents. A separate reporting channel allows users to report suspected child sexual abuse material found online. Together, these services provide complementary mechanisms for seeking assistance, reporting harmful content and responding to situations affecting children's digital safety.
Teaching staff, Students, Professionals
Digital citizenship guides for families and educators.
Manual
Practical guidance materials designed to help families and educators support children and adolescents in developing safe, critical and responsible digital habits. They provide recommendations and educational strategies for addressing online privacy, cybersecurity, digital coexistence, the prevention of cyberbullying and other online risks. By encouraging dialogue and cooperation between families and schools, these resources support shared educational responsibility and the development of consistent approaches to children's digital well-being and responsible Internet use.
Teaching staff, Professionals
https://www.incibe.es/menores/recursos/promoviendo-ciberseguridad-desde-la-familia-y-la-escuela