This Safer Internet Day we explored the power of image – both for positive and negative – in digital youth culture.
Safer Internet Day is celebrated globally in February each year to promote the safe and positive use of digital technology for children and young people.
On 7th February 2017, thousands of people around the world united for a better internet and considered what they can do to help ‘Be the change’.
This year for Safer Internet Day 2017, the UK Safer Internet Centre showcased the power of image in digital youth culture today.
Image and video sharing are powerful tools of communication, self-expression and creativity, but there can be pressures, risks and potential negative consequences.
We need to ensure children have the skills, knowledge, confidence and resilience to communicate using images and videos safely and creatively.
This Safer Internet Day we are aiming to empower children to have a positive time online and inspire everyone to ‘Be the change’ and use the positive power of image to help create a better internet.