Safer Internet day 2016- Teaching Kids the Importance of Online Safety
- Feb 8, 2016
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Today 9/02/2016 is Global Safer Internet Day, with many children accessing the internet on a daily basis internet safety is a very important topic to understand and discuss. This post contains links that will help parents and children understand internet safety and ways we all can have a more positive online experience.
More than 20,000 school students across Australia today are expected to participate in a special Safer Internet Day presentation through the Office for the Children’s eSafety Commissioner virtual classrooms.
This presentation is to help students understand:
The possible consequences of posting pictures online
Be a good bystander
Communicate online respectfully
How to report inappropriate material and contact online
Internet safety education shouldn’t just be taught in schools, parents should have an active role in keeping their children safe while online also, I hope the links below will help explain questions or worries and also help you to have a better understanding so you can chat with your children regarding the importance of keeping safe online.
Cyberbullying
What is Cyberbullying?
Cyberbullying is the use of technology to bully a person or group with the intent to hurt them socially, psychologically or even physically.
More Information visit the eSafety Cyberbullying page- it’s full of helpful tips for children and parents
Digital reputation
What is Digital reputation?
Your digital reputation is defined by your behaviours in the online environment and by the content you post about yourself and others. Tagged photos, blog posts and social networking interactions will all shape how you are perceived by others online and offline, both now and in the future.
More information and tips visit the eSafety page about Digital Reputation
The video at the end of the page is a great resource to share with your teenagers
Social networking
What is Social Networking?
Chat and social networking are great ways to stay in touch and find new friends. However, there are some risks meeting people online—especially if you don’t know them in real life. When you share things online you may be sharing with other people you do not know or trust. Once a message, photo or video has been shared, you also won't be able to control where it goes.
More information and tips visit the Social Networking eSafety page, the link for parents at the bottom is a great read that covers everything from age requirements to when you should be worried about your child
Trolling
What is Trolling?
Trolling is when a user anonymously abuses or intimidates others online for fun. They purposely post inflammatory statements, not as a way to bully or harass other people, but to watch the reactions.
Trolls enjoy seeing people get worked up about what they post. When they are confronted on their behaviour, they often shrug it off and claim it was all in fun.
More information and tips on Trolling visit the eSafety page
How do I Lodge an offensive or illegal content complaint?
The eSafety reporting page
The Australian Office for the Children’s eSafety Commissioner eSafety website is a great resource for children, parents and teachers to learn about keeping safe online. https://www.esafety.gov.au/
Join in the conversation online by using the hashtag #SID2016
Links
What are you doing today to help your child understand how important internet safety is? Comment Below
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