BBC Own It
The BBC Own It is a British information site designed to protect and support children using the Internet. While the BBC Own It app has been retired,[1] the Own It website still provides online safety advice to children, parents and teachers.
As part of the BBC's partnership with Internet Matters, the not-for-profit contributes to content on the BBC Own It website.[2]
History
[edit]In 2016, The Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge established The Royal Foundation Taskforce on the Prevention of Cyberbullying. The BBC Own It App work began in 2017 in response to a call for action from the Taskforce.[3]
In December 2017, the BBC launched Own It.[4][5] In November 2018, work on the BBC Own It App was announced by Prince William.[6][7] In September 2019, the BBC Own It App was launched into the AppStore and Google Play.[8][9]
In 2022, the app was retired. However, the website is still active.[1] In 2024, The website is no longer active and redirects you to a BBC Teach page.
Awards
[edit]- UXUK award for Best Education or Learning Experience (2019)[10]
- Banff World Media Festival Rockies Award for Children & Youth Interactive Content (2020)[11]
- CogX Award for Best Innovation In Natural Language Processing (2020)[12]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "The BBC Own It app is being retired". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 3 October 2022.
- ^ "4 tips to help your child cope with cyberbullying". www.bbc.com. Retrieved 3 October 2022.
- ^ "The Duke of Cambridge launches Cyberbullying Taskforce". Royal.uk. Royal.uk. 28 April 2016. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
- ^ Khomami, Nadia (4 December 2017). "BBC launches Own It website to help under-12s navigate online risks". The Guardian. The Guardian News & Media Ltd. Retrieved 14 January 2021.
- ^ IW. "BBC launches Own It site for kids". BBC Mediacentre. BBC. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
- ^ "A speech by The Duke of Cambridge on Social Media and Cyberbullying". Royal Life Magazine. Legacy Magazines. 15 November 2018. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
- ^ "The BBC announces new Own It app looking at young people's wellbeing online". UK Safer Internet Centre. UK Safer Internet Centre. 16 November 2018. Retrieved 14 January 2021.
- ^ Frangoul, Anmar (19 September 2019). "The BBC has launched an A.I. app designed to help kids safely use cell phones". CNBC. CNBC LLC. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
- ^ "BBC LAUNCHES NEW 'DIGITAL WELL BEING' APP". ITR Tech News. ITR Partners. Retrieved 14 January 2021.
- ^ "UXUK Awards 2019 Winners". UXUK Awards. User Experience UK Awards. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
- ^ "Banff World Media Festival 2020 Winners". Rockie Awards. Brunico Communications. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
- ^ "CogX Awards 2020 Winners". CogX.co. Cognition X Ltd. Retrieved 13 January 2021.