Online Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation: What is the ‘CSA’ Regulation, and Why is Everybody Talking about it?
09/01/2026 In recent years, digital technology has become increasingly essential to children's daily lives. As Internet access provides them with the opportunity to connect with their peers, learn new things, and creatively express themselves, it also makes them vulnerable to a variety of risks and threats. The most alarming threat they are exposed to is sexual abuse and exploitation. Child sexual abuse (CSA) is "the involvement of a child in sexual activity that he or she does not fully comprehend, is unable to give informed consent to, or for which the child is [...]
Mind Your Media: A Game Collection for Digital Awareness
We live in a world where so much of our time is spent online; scrolling, chatting, watching, and learning. But how often do we stop to think about the digital environments we're immersed in? Mind Your Media is a collection of five interactive games built to do just that: spark curiosity, encourage reflection, and build awareness about online behaviour, misinformation, artificial intelligence, and digital media literacy. Whether you're looking to challenge what you know, start meaningful conversations, or simply explore how we interact with digital spaces, these games are your starting point. Designed for [...]
Digital citizenship needs to be a group effort
The following article was written by Sarah Stoeckl, senior project manager in the ISTE Standards Department. She worked as a writing and literature teacher before becoming an administrator, writer and project wrangler. A student shares his email password with a friend, who shares it with another friend, who sends an inappropriate picture to everyone in the students’ contacts list. It was a joke! But that doesn’t mean there won’t be repercussions. Who failed to teach these kids password safety and email etiquette? Another student wants to fund a film project that combines digital art with music. [...]
Get Them While They’re Young – Facebook Messenger for Kids
In December 2017, Facebook launched it’s standalone Messenger Kids app, targeting children under 13. The app is used via the parents’ Facebook account, and comes with strict parental controls, including safety filters, screened content and contact approvals. The app was developed with online safety experts and is designed to allow children to connect with friends and relatives through the service. Data collected via the app is not used for advertising purposes. A Facebook spokesperson said: “We worked to create Messenger Kids with an advisory committee of parenting and developmental experts, as well as with families [...]
