Discovering Children’s Rights “Through the Wild Web Woods”
“Through the Wild Web Woods” is a free online game developed by the Council of Europe through its 2005 program “Building a Europe for and with Children.” The game is designed to help children learn about basic internet safety rules such as identity protection, safe chat participation, recognition of harmful sites, protection against spam and viruses, etcetera. The game utilizes well-known fairy tales to guide children “through dangerous paths” to an awesome “electronic city.”
“Through the Wild Web Woods” is intended primarily for children between seven and ten years of age and is available in 24 languages. The game also contains a teacher’s guide that allows educators to assist in helping children use the internet safely and responsibly. The guide is comprised of eight lessons that provide explanations, tips, and practice exercises on topics such as basic children’s rights, online privacy, security, safe browsing, and more.
The Council of Europe was founded in 1949 with the goal of creating a common democratic and legal area throughout the whole Old World continent. It now has 47 member countries.
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Written by Aldina Dzebo
