Safer Internet Day - 6.2.24
Technology and the internet is such a huge part of our daily lives. It is so important that we teach children how to use the internet safely and responsibly. Below are some links to useful information and guides for parents and children on Safer Internet Useage.
Webwise is an excellent resource for both schools and parents. Below are links to some advice pages on the parents’ section of their website:
https://www.webwise.ie/parents/false-information-advice-for-parents/ -with so much information available online it can sometimes be hard to decide what is true and what is not, here is some advice on how to approach this.
https://www.webwise.ie/trending/be-in-ctrl/ -this is a short video to raise awareness of online grooming created by the PDST
https://www.webwise.ie/trending/webcam-blackmail-advice-for-parents/ - with video chats becoming more popular, this post raises awareness of webcam blackmail and how to teach children to keep themselves safe online.
https://www.webwise.ie/parents/screen-time-advice-for-parents/ - limiting screen time can be difficult for parents especially in today’s world. Here are some handy tips and tricks on setting boundaries around screen time and some controls that can be put in place to help limit/monitor time online.
Safer Internet Day has it’s own website and a section with some studies and articles for parents as well as some useful resources and talking points: