Safety at School

•Filtered Internet•Supervision•Rules for computer use•Privacy protected

At Home

5-7 yrs. 8-11 yrs. 12-15 yrs0

0.05

0.1

0.15

0.2

0.25

0.3

0.35

0.4

0.45

0.03

0.14

0.41

Social Networking

5-7 yrs. 8-11 yrs. 12-15 yrs0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

5%

27%

79%

Figures from Ofcom ‘Children’s Media Literacy’ Report 2011

Internet @ Home

5-7 yrs. 8-11 yrs. 12-15 yrs0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

67%

82%90%

Figures from Ofcom ‘Children’s Media Literacy’ Report 2011

Filtering

63% of parents have no internet filtering or controls on internet use at home.

The Internet is Everywhere

It’s a Good ThingThe 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.

ParentingThe protection and guidance parents provide creates confident Internet users who manage issues they encounter with confidence.

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

Set the Google Filter

CyberbullyingAmplification: 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.

Don’t Panic

Help is on the way!

Family Safety Toolshttp://www.google.com/familysafety/

http://free.avg.com/us-en/free-antivirus-download

http://www1.k9webprotection.com/

Protection

•Use software to protect your computer.•Talk to your children to protect them.

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

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

Remember the Positive• Makes students authors of

original work • Helps students develop critical

thinking and problem solving skills• Improves digital 21st century job

skills

Goodnight