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Some interesting e-safety resources

February 6, 2017

This is a slightly amended version of a set of resources compiled exclusively for subscribers to the Digital Education newsletter.

Safer Internet Day takes place on 7th February this year. It goes without saying that keeping kids safe should be a concern all the time, by everybody. Nevertheless, Safer Internet Day is an opportunity to remind pupils -- and staff -- what's safe and what isn't when it comes to being online.

Online safety quiz

Video: Caught in the web

This is a bit long at just over 14 minutes, but very powerful. Aimed at around 11-13 year olds.

Video: Webcam risks

A short and simple video from the same people who made the one above.

Video: Matt thought he knew

Short video about the dangers of online grooming.

Educate against hate

Website dealing with how to protect children from extremism online.

Why kids sext

Interesting article from The Atlantic.

Keeping kids safe

An article I wrote for Groupcall.

E-safety 2017

Useful information in a Slideshare about primary children, from Richard Fitzwarine-Smith.

 

In Digital Education, Using and Teaching Computing & ICT Tags e-safety, online safety, Safer Internet Day
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