TechTalk - Resources & Comic by TechTalk East Lothian https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk en-us 2026-06-15 09:42:59 UTC 2026-09-16 11:59:50 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads-usc1.storage.googleapis.com/5714337078/e3275128e2ee3321cc7c14b241432a8d/TT_speech_bubble_logo.png Explore digital wellbeing with the Tech Titans! techtalkeastlothian https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/3953548937 Tech Titans is an interactive comic book created by young people and parents to spark conversations about digital wellbeing. It is inspired by 8 weeks of TechTalk workshops - learning together with Musselburgh and Wallyford area families and young people, alongside guest speakers, games, crafts, and books.


Barry Martin of Random Monster Table brought our vision to life!


Download your free PDF of the comic book; and don't forget to share your versions with us!


Meet the heroes and villains of Tech Titans below! ⬇️

]]> 2026-06-15 09:47:20 UTC https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/3953548937 Mind Yer Time emmalaverie https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/3981168148 Designed by children and young people from the Children's Parliament and the Scottish Youth Parliament, Mind Yer Time has been created to support everyone who loves social media and screen time. We've got positive tips, stories and information for children and young people, to help you use your screen time positively!

]]> 2026-07-13 11:13:01 UTC https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/3981168148 NHS Guidelines emmalaverie https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/3981170158 Technology should be used in moderation, with support and interaction from adults and with age appropriate activities. It is important that children take part in a balance of different non-screen activities too. CYP, parents & teachers should be aware of screen time guidelines and the impact too much screen time may have on health & academic performance.

]]> 2026-07-13 11:16:26 UTC https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/3981170158 AI Explained for Children emmalaverie https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/3981170629 2026-07-13 11:17:06 UTC https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/3981170629 Using AI tools safely emmalaverie https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/3981171352 It seems like everyone’s talking about AI at the moment. But what is it, and how can you help your child stay safe if they use it?

https://www.parentclub.scot/articles/using-ai-tools-safely

]]> 2026-07-13 11:18:30 UTC https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/3981171352 Respect Me - Scotland's Anti-Bullying Service emmalaverie https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/3981172594 Bullying that takes place online is still bullying. It is unhelpful to think of ‘bullying’ in one respect, and ‘online bullying’ in another – bullying is about relationships that are not healthy. 

]]> 2026-07-13 11:20:38 UTC https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/3981172594 emmalaverie https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/3981175725 Online Safety is about keeping people safe while they are using the internet and other digital technologies.

]]> 2026-07-13 11:24:53 UTC https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/3981175725 Social Media Checklists emmalaverie https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/3981176516 The checklists on this page provide simple, practical guidance to help you navigate the safety and privacy features of popular platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Roblox and more. Each downloadable checklist offers step-by-step advice on managing profiles, controlling visibility, blocking or reporting users, and making informed choices when using online services

https://swgfl.org.uk/resources/checklists/

]]> 2026-07-13 11:26:16 UTC https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/3981176516 About TechTalk techtalkeastlothian https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/4000482284 TechTalk is an East Lothian Libraries and Connected Communities project, funded by The European Cultural Foundation through their The Europe Challenge programme. TechTalk brings together children, families, librarians, community workers, and experts to learn together about digital wellbeing and online safety.


For more information, contact Carolyn Dineen (cdineen@eastlothian.gov.uk).

]]> 2026-08-06 12:47:48 UTC https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/4000482284 About the artist techtalkeastlothian https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/4000596073 Barry Martin (aka Random Monster Table) worked with participants to bring their comic vision to life! Random Monster Table is a Community Interest Company based in East Lothian.

]]> 2026-08-06 15:41:15 UTC https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/4000596073 About the funders techtalkeastlothian https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/4000597099 The Europe Challenge is an annual programme that brings together teams from libraries and communities across Europe to address today's most pressing social, digital, and climate challenges by developing, sharing and implementing creative solutions with support from the European Cultural Foundation and its partners.

]]> 2026-08-06 15:43:30 UTC https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/4000597099 About East Lothian Council techtalkeastlothian https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/4000598504 TechTalk is an East Lothian Libraries project in partnership with Connected Communities (Community Learning and Development).

]]> 2026-08-06 15:45:56 UTC https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/4000598504 TIE Scotland: Digital Discourse Initiative techtalkeastlothian https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/4000600529 In response to concerns about the impact of online hate on children and young people, the Digital Discourse Initiative has been launched with a free online professional learning course for Scottish educators, which aims to equip them with the knowledge and tools to address issues like online disinformation and hate.

]]> 2026-08-06 15:49:57 UTC https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/4000600529 Exploring Children's Rights and AI techtalkeastlothian https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/4000601890 Children’s Parliament has embarked on an exciting new project to explore the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with children across Scotland. Working with our partners, The Alan Turing Institute and the Scottish AI Alliance, we are spending the two years looking into how children interact with AI, what they think the possibilities and risks are for the use of AI for children in Scotland, and how children can become meaningfully involved in AI development and policy. Stage 1 of the project ran from Summer 2022 to Spring 2023. Watch the film to get a picture of what the children have been up to.

]]> 2026-08-06 15:52:30 UTC https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/4000601890 Ferret Fact Service techtalkeastlothian https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/4000602563 Ferret Fact Service is Scotland’s first non-partisan fact checking service. Launched in the Spring of 2017, FFS was the first Scottish fact-checker accredited by the International Fact-Checking Network fact-checkers’ code of principles

]]> 2026-08-06 15:53:43 UTC https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/4000602563 Amplifying Child Safety Online techtalkeastlothian https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/4000603393 Between 2024 and 2026, the Scottish Youth Parliament (SYP) partnered with the NSPCC to amplify young people’s voices and experiences, working to improve child safety online in Scotland.

]]> 2026-08-06 15:55:01 UTC https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/4000603393 Meet the Tech Titans: Tech Police (TP) techtalkeastlothian https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/4004149618 Name: Tech Police (TP)

Weapon: The Investigator

Hero or Villain? ⭐Hero

Nemesis: Online Bully (OB)

World: Online City

The Big Question: How do I stay safe online?

TechTalk Topic: Online Bullying & Digital Safety

]]> 2026-08-11 12:05:59 UTC https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/4004149618 Meet the Tech Titans: Online Bully (OB) techtalkeastlothian https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/4004151071 Name: Online Bully (OB)

Weapon: Gets his claws into you

Hero or Villain? 😈Villain

Nemesis: Tech Police (TP)

World: Online City

The Big Question: How do I stay safe online?

TechTalk Topic: Online Bullying & Digital Safety

]]> 2026-08-11 12:08:39 UTC https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/4004151071 Meet the Tech Titans: Creative Flo techtalkeastlothian https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/4004155638 Name: Creative Flo

Weapon: The Flow

Hero or Villain? ⭐Hero

Nemesis: AI-la & Viry the Virus

World: The Flow

The Big Question: How do I know what is real online?

TechTalk topic: Artificial Intelligence (AI)

]]> 2026-08-11 12:14:09 UTC https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/4004155638 Meet the Tech Titans: AI-la & Viry the Virus techtalkeastlothian https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/4004163606 Name: AI-la

Weapon: Viry the Virus

Hero or Villain? 😈Villain

Nemesis: Creative Flo

World: The Flow

The Big Question: How do I know what is real online?

TechTalk topic: Artificial Intelligence (AI)

]]> 2026-08-11 12:26:00 UTC https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/4004163606 Meet the Tech Titans: Outdoor Kat techtalkeastlothian https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/4004165800 Name: Outdoor Kat

Weapon: The Wellbeing Wand

Hero or Villain? ⭐Hero

Nemesis: E-Goblin Data

World: Wellbeing World

The Big Question: How do I escape the screens when it all gets too much?

TechTalk topic: Screen Time & Wellbeing

]]> 2026-08-11 12:29:41 UTC https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/4004165800 Meet the Tech Titans: E-Goblin Data techtalkeastlothian https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/4004168211 Name: E-Goblin Data

Weapon: Data Stealer 4000

Hero or Villain? 😈Villain

Nemesis: Outdoor Kat

World: Wellbeing World

The Big Question: How do I escape the screens when it all gets too much?

TechTalk topic: Screen Time & Wellbeing

]]> 2026-08-11 12:33:23 UTC https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/4004168211 Kids Online Safety Campaign - Gov.uk techtalkeastlothian https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/4004173316 Find practical information from trusted places to help you feel more confident on the steps you can take to protect your child online.

]]> 2026-08-11 12:39:49 UTC https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/4004173316 CyberSafe Scotland techtalkeastlothian https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/4004175760 Specialists in online child protection. CyberSafe Scotland works directly with schools, parents and local authorities to protect children from online exploitation and abuse.

]]> 2026-08-11 12:43:21 UTC https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/4004175760 TechTalk: the collection techtalkeastlothian https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/4004185782 Browse our library catalogue for our TechTalk collection of books all about online safety, digital wellbeing, AI and more! Books are available to loan at Margaret Oliphant Library at Wallyford Learning Campus.


📚 Read one of the books or have a suggestion for the collection? Email cdineen@eastlothian.gov.uk with your review or recommendation!

]]> 2026-08-11 12:56:34 UTC https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/4004185782 Online Safety Act 2023 techtalkeastlothian https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/4004200725 An Act to make provision for and in connection with the regulation by OFCOM of certain internet services; for and in connection with communications offences; and for connected purposes.

]]> 2026-08-11 13:12:45 UTC https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/4004200725 Screentime and Social Media recommended reading - Digilearnscot techtalkeastlothian https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/4004202043 This page contains links to articles and papers exploring the risks of ‘screentime’ and social media and the lack of data and evidence supporting its purported impact on mental health, particularly children and young people.

]]> 2026-08-11 13:14:17 UTC https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/4004202043 What is fake news, disinformation, and misinformation? - Educate Against Hate techtalkeastlothian https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/4004204300 Government advice and trusted resources to help safeguard students from radicalisation, build resilience to all types of extremism and to promote shared values.

]]> 2026-08-11 13:17:22 UTC https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/4004204300 Project Real techtalkeastlothian https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/4004206746 Project Real is a free collection of teaching resources on misinformation, digital literacy, and online safety. The materials were developed for use in schools and youth settings, and can be used as a full teaching sequence or as stand-alone resources.

]]> 2026-08-11 13:19:32 UTC https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/4004206746 Be Internet Legends - ParentZone & Google techtalkeastlothian https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/4004209680 Interactive lessons around 5 themed activity packs. This is recommended by and used in East Lothian schools.

]]> 2026-08-11 13:23:03 UTC https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/4004209680 CyberSafe Kids: Trends and Usage Report 2024 (Ireland) techtalkeastlothian https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/4004211658 Left To Their Own Devices provides a detailed overview of data collected in the 2023-24 academic year from over 7,000 children (aged 8-14) across Ireland. It provides a valuable insight into how children spend their time online, levels of access, and children's experiences, both positive and negative.

]]> 2026-08-11 13:25:00 UTC https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/4004211658 Digital Skills Education & Cyber Skills Live techtalkeastlothian https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/4004216917 Provider of courses for adults and young people to get the most out of technology - at home, in the workplace, or at school.


During TechTalk, participants played online games through Cyber Skills Live to explore cyber security and digital forensics. Craig and Daniel visited us for a workshop on AI and creativity.


Craig has also written two books which are part of our TechTalk Collection.

]]> 2026-08-11 13:31:00 UTC https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/4004216917 Cyber Skills Live techtalkeastlothian https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/4004218111 Free online games to learn about cyber security, computer coding, working with data, and artificial intelligence.

]]> 2026-08-11 13:32:16 UTC https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/4004218111 Scottish Gambling Education Hub (Fast Forward) techtalkeastlothian https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/4004221289 The Hub is a Fast Forward project. Their mission is for every young person in Scotland to have access to gambling education and prevention opportunities. 

They support young people’s health and wellbeing by promoting awareness of gambling harms through training, peer education, peer theatre, their network, and more. 


The Hub provided free training to TechTalk project and library staff exploring the risks of young people's online life through the lens of gaming and gambling.

]]> 2026-08-11 13:35:19 UTC https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/4004221289 Police Scotland East Lothian techtalkeastlothian https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/4004227214 Constables from Police Scotland East Lothian visited our group to discuss online safety and bullying, and where concerns can be reported.

]]> 2026-08-11 13:40:30 UTC https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/4004227214 Mypas techtalkeastlothian https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/4004229089 Mypas promotes the health and wellbeing of young people throughout the Lothians.


A Project Worker provided workshop and resources on managing screentime, and supported through advice and resources throughout the TechTalk programme.

]]> 2026-08-11 13:43:07 UTC https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/4004229089 Family Tech Guide & Screentime Agreement - Culture Reframed techtalkeastlothian https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/4004232602 The Culture Reframed Family Tech Guide aims to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to have conversations that help you stay connected to your young person's tech and online world.

]]> 2026-08-11 13:47:15 UTC https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/4004232602 "Let's Change the Norm" - Smartphone Free Childhood (US) techtalkeastlothian https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/4004235434 A video exploring the risks of children's access to smartphones and the internet, with a humorous bent. (References to pornography and exploitation in the video).

]]> 2026-08-11 13:50:40 UTC https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/4004235434 AI Hive - Black Girls Code techtalkeastlothian https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/4004238932 The AI Hive is a shared space where learning happens together. It brings our community into conversations about artificial intelligence—how it works, how it’s evolving, and how it shows up in our lives.

]]> 2026-08-11 13:54:56 UTC https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/4004238932 Submit your Tech Titans comic! techtalkeastlothian https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/4004240459 Have you used Tech Titans and answered the Big Question: What happens next? Send us a scan or photo of your comic pages to share with others. There are two ways to submit.


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]]> 2026-08-11 13:56:44 UTC https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/4004240459 Maddie Is Online techtalkeastlothian https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/4004331051 Maddie is Online is a series of innovative educational resources supported by cartoon video stories with real voice-overs and toolkits that contain learning activities. The series addresses the everyday life experiences of pre-teen children (9-13 years old) in the online connected environment and empowers them with information and digital literacy skills that help them deal with challenging phenomena in their digital lives. It was developed in collaboration between East Renfrewshire high schools and Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen.

]]> 2026-08-11 15:57:59 UTC https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/4004331051 Internet Matters techtalkeastlothian https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/4016749317 Because children deserve a safe digital world.

]]> 2026-08-24 12:59:25 UTC https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/4016749317 CyberSafe Kids: Resources & Guides (Ireland) techtalkeastlothian https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/4050216917 2026-09-15 08:44:15 UTC https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/4050216917 Common Sense Media techtalkeastlothian https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/4050222586 Age-based reviews of movies, TV shows, games, social media, books, and more.

]]> 2026-09-15 08:48:22 UTC https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/4050222586 "What I wish my parents or carers knew" - Children's Commissioner for England techtalkeastlothian https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/4050233226 A guide for parents and carers on managing children's digital lives.

]]> 2026-09-15 08:54:42 UTC https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/4050233226 Ask About Games techtalkeastlothian https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/4052991195 Resources and information to support parents and families to navigate the world of video games safely.

]]> 2026-09-16 11:54:12 UTC https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/4052991195 Our AI Collective techtalkeastlothian https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/4052996563 Our AI Collective is working to strengthen civic power in the age of AI. Through education, research, and public participation, we aim to help communities build understanding, reject the myth that an AI future is inevitable, challenge profit-driven systems, and reimagine technology in service of justice, collective wellbeing and public benefit.

]]> 2026-09-16 11:58:47 UTC https://padlet.com/techtalkeastlothian/techtalk/wish/4052996563