Cyber+Safety

= Web Safety = So what the big deal with online security in schools? ** Let’s look at a few cases; Relief/Cover Teacher in the US and ‘Pop ups’ ‘Sexting’ Email Protocol

So what can we do to protect ourselves and the pupils we teach?
If we think along the lines of an enquiry model, lets ask a few questions and go from there. What are we doing to protect ourselves and the pupils? Are there policies in place? Does everyone use passwords? Who has access to what? So what should we be doing? Well simple, leading with good practice and educating all pupils that we teach. Some simple rules; Become familiar with potential Web 2.0 risks to you and your students.
 * Discuss what information to share, with whom and where.
 * Help your students protect themselves with knowledge.
 * Remind students that information posted online is archived and can be there forever.
 * Encourage parents/carers to monitor Web 2.0 use at home, including cell/mobile phones.
 * Teach your students cyber ethics.
 * Discuss and share what you know.

Useful websites; [|Web footprints] [|10 Tips to keep students safe] [|NetSafe] - The official Netsafe step-by-step guide to creating a school policy BBC Website - Some top tips from the BBC

Social Networking Sites  Facebook, Bebo, MySpace, Twitter there are lots lots more methods of sharing your feeling and photos and communicating with friends and family. But how do we stay safe?

Some top tips...

1) Before putting things on your profile. Is there anything inappropriate or illegal? Get rid of it this says things about you!  2) Check your privacy settings and change them from the default setting if required. Be in of control who sees your information. 3) Review your friends list. Remember, these are the people with access to everything that you post. 