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Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Safety on the WWW


At Bethany we want our students to stay safe while using the World Wide Web. Students are reminded often on ways to stay safe. We have several processes in place for all students.

Feeling Safe
There are many sites on the internet that are great. Some however are not. At Bethany, we have bookmarked a number of websites for students to visit. Teachers may also ask their students to visit sites they have already checked. Students are reminded that if they see anything on the internet that makes them feel uncomfortable, to see their teacher immediately.

Pop-ups and Advertisements

Students are asked not to click on any pop-ups or advertisements.

Identification
Students are given a "WWW ID" to use when adding comments etc.

Email
Students in Years 3 to 6 have been given an email account. At the moment, students have been asked to:
  • Not to send or open any emails to anyone outside the school.
  • See their teacher if they receive an email from outside the school.
Keeping computer screens visible
Strategically placing computer screens around the room helps staff to monitor sites being visited by students.

Login and Password
Students in Years 3 to 6 have their own login and password. Students have been asked not to share these details with anyone. Any student who cannot remember their password are to let their teacher know. Passwords are reset by staff at the Catholic Education Office.


CEO Website - Advice for parents
It is important to allow your child to utilise and explore Web 2.0, but involve yourself to ensure it is done with care and caution. Keep in mind that in most cases, you cannot control who views the information that is shared on the Web.

Remember to talk to your child about these new technologies. Discuss the type of material and information that should not be shared and the possible dangers of sharing inappropriate and personal information. Have a look at the web pages your child is both accessing and creating.


For parents one of the most difficult aspects of cyber bullying and other dangers online is that they are often unaware of the risks and unsure of how the technology works. One of the best ways to keep your children safe online is to get involved and be aware - learn all you can about information and communication technologies and talk to your children about what they do online. Young people today are growing up in an ever-changing technological environment and can be engaged in a number of activities such as social networking (e.g. Facebook, Bebo, MySpace), blogs, instant messaging, chat and online gaming. You can use the internet yourself to research some of these activities to get a better understanding of the online world your children participate in. Asking your children to explain the technology is also a good way to improve your knowledge of their activities as children are often keen to share their online expertise.


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1 comment:

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