Cyber+Safety

Cyber Safety is a concern, no matter how old your students. It is unrealistic to imagine that children and young adults aren't surfing the Internet, so we add here a word of caution.

media type="youtube" key="6ILQrUrEWe8" height="272" width="448" align="right"This video, Shift happens 4.0, is a fascinating glimpse into the types of technologies which our children are using and exploring. The facts and figures demonstrate how fast the cultural change is happening, and educators are in a prime position to guide students, and to ensure they remain safe.

Most Education Depts will have a section relating to the issue of cyber safety. Here is the Victorian Department of Education and Early Childhood Development's page, which has 10 Top Tips for educators. The Education Qld site links parents and teachers to a range of other sites that deal with specific issues.

Only last month, the Federal Government launched its response to the increasing concern about cyber safety. It is called Cyber[Smart:] It doesn't just target parents and schools, it also aims its content directly at the young people. The activities are divided into broad age categories and are designed accordingly.

media type="custom" key="5944997" align="left" Have you any concerns or questions about cyber issues? Go to the discussion tab and have your say. And please vote in our poll. Have you tried using a pollapplication with your students? It can be a fun and interesting way to engage students.