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The Network Information Security in Education, 2012 report by the European Network and Information Security Agency outlines the role educators can play in teaching positive and responsible online behaviour to students.

 

The report stresses the importance of not making assumptions about children’s knowledge on e-Safety issues due to the many misconceptions which exist about appropriate use of the Internet. Issues which educators are likely to be aware of, such as keeping passwords secure and not downloading copyright material, may be viewed quite differently by students. Many teenagers share passwords with each other as a sign of true friendship and many see internet content as public property and download music, videos and images without a thought of the legal issues of copyright.

 

The report sets out ways educators can help children use technology wisely and safely:

 

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The back-to-school season is responsible for billions of dollars spent on digital devices; laptops, tablets and smartphones are changing the way our children learn, and subsequently, the way they interact with the world around them. Unfortunately, many children fall victim to the negative aspects of technology: cyberbullying, sexting and online predation. While certainly all children won’t encounter these issues, it certainly doesn’t mean they don’t exist, and it isn’t an excuse for you not to be aware. In today’s digitally connected world, one of the best things we can offer our child is our parental, involvement, education and vigilance. While you certainly don’t have to stay ahead of your kids when it comes to knowing about the coolest photo app, it is critically important that you know when they start using it; you have a safety plan in place, and you know what to talk to your kids about as well as have insured that all their digital devices are safety enabled.

 

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- http://gustmees.wordpress.com/2012/07/07/bring-your-own-device-advantages-dangers-and-risks/

 

National Cybersecurity Awareness Month Advocates Good “Cyber Hygiene”
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Check also what CIO.GOV http://www.cio.gov/pages.cfm/page/National-Cybersecurity-Awareness-Month-Advocates-Good-Cyber-Hygiene  An Official Website of the United States Government says: Surfing the web. Social networking. Shopping. Even the most innocuous online activities can pose a threat to our nation’s cybersecurity, and all Americans should play a part in protecting it.

 

- http://gustmees.wordpress.com/2012/07/11/cyberhygiene-hygiene-for-ict-in-education-and-business/

 

- http://gustmees.wordpress.com/category/get-smart-with-5-minutes-tutorials/

 

- http://www.scoop.it/t/apple-mac-ios4-ipad-iphone-and-in-security

 

- http://www.scoop.it/t/ict-security-tools

 

- http://www.scoop.it/t/securite-pc-et-internet

 

 

Read more:

http://internet-safety.yoursphere.com/2012/08/back-to-school-online-safety-guide/

 

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The Family Online Safety Institute partnered with nine tech companies including Facebook, Microsoft, Google and Yahoo to launch an online resource for teens, parents and teachers called A Platform For Good.

 

Read more:

http://mashable.com/2012/09/13/online-safety-for-teens/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+Mashable+(Mashable)

 

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The interactive, fun, and effective way to teach and test the basics of digital citizenship to 3rd-5th grade...

 

Digital Passport is fun and effective.

- Web-based games and videos engage 3rd - 5th graders in independent learning

 

- Modules zero in on critical skills related to digital safety, respect, and community

 

- Collaborative classroom activities reinforce online lessons

 

- Students earn badges toward a Digital Passport

 

- Teachers get robust reports to demonstrate student success

 

- Currently available on the web and coming soon for mobile devices

 

- Supports responsible use policies and E-rate

 

- FREE to your school thanks to generous support from our sponsors

 

Read more:

https://digitalpassport.org/educator-registration

 

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