8. It’s a Good Thing The internet is central to our everyday lives and those of our children. It can be a positive, fun place to interact with the world, with endless possibilities for learning and socialising.
9. Parenting The protection and guidance parents provide creates confident Internet users who manage issues they encounter with confidence.
10. Guidelines Keep anti-virus software updated Don’t respond to emails from strangers If it seems to good to be true – it’s a scam
12. Cyberbullying Amplification: Online material can be taken out of context and shared broadly, which amplifies the impact bullying has. Perceived Anonymity: People tend to be crueler and spread gossip more quickly if they think they are anonymous and they won’t suffer consequences.
14. Help is on the way! Family Safety Tools http://www.google.com/familysafety/ http://free.avg.com/us-en/free-antivirus-download http://www1.k9webprotection.com/
16. Talk with your children about... what to do if bullied what to do if worried about content what to do if unsure about ‘friends’ consequences of online activity
17. Guidelines Share passwords with your children Have rules about the amount of computer time Help with keeping profiles private Try to share online activities Ask about online friends
18. Remember the Positive Makes students authors of original work Helps students develop critical thinking and problem solving skills Improves digital 21st century job skills