Internet+Safety

=Internet Safety= In a digital world, the question is not whether you will leave a mark. The question is, "What kind of mark are you leaving?" We teach our children to look both ways before crossing the road, to ask permission before going somewhere and not to talk to strangers. It stands to reason before we allow children online, it is important to instill safety rules and guidelines to keep them safe. All schools must have an[| A.U.P. policy] and it should be reviewed and updated annually

The **[|N.C.T.E] ** internet safety strategy for Irish schools includes a combined approach of all of the following actions: 1. Creating an acceptable usage policy (AUP). 2. Installing filtering or monitoring software. 3. Making students, teachers, and parents aware of the internet risks and to educate them to minimise these risks. The e-Learning Plan section of the NCTE website is [|here] This area contains a number of useful resources to assist schools in developing their e-Learning Plan, from the NCTE’s e-Learning Handbook and Roadmap to case studies and video exemplars highlighting how teachers are integrating ICT in their classrooms. E-Learning Plan Doc. from NCTE site

[|Webwise.ie]  is the Irish Internet Safety Awareness Node managed by the NCTE. It provides parents, teachers, and children with educational resources. advice and information about potential dangers on the Internet  [|InSafe]  The European network of national Internet safety awareness portal is a reference point for Internet safety, bringing together news and resources from national partners across Europe.

Other sites worth a visit are
[|Think you Know] [|KidSmart] Operated by Child Net International this site offers advice for children and parents on different aspects of the internet.' [|Internet Safety for kids] [] videos highlighting safety issues -suitable for younger children