How could I teach my class how to get help for themselves or others if things go wrong when they are online?

by Heather McKee | Feb 11, 2020 | Decision Making Online

The eSafety Commissioners’ Online Safety Guide for parents and carers describes the benefits and risks of being online and how to get help if something goes wrong. The eSafety Guide has information about games, apps and social media including how to report...

How could I teach my class to examine the benefits and risks associated with being online e.g. (using games, apps, websites)?

by Heather McKee | Feb 11, 2020 | Decision Making Online

The eSafety Commissioners’ Online Safety Guide for parents and carers and Media Smarts Digital Citizenship Guide  describe the benefits and risks of being online and how to get help if students have negative experiences when being online. The eSafety Guide has...

How could I teach my class to understand the difference between positive and negative online relationships and ways to manage these effectively?

by Heather McKee | Feb 11, 2020 | Social Awareness Online

Media Smarts Digital Citizenship Guide has information and advice about healthy  or unhealthy relationships, managing conflict and being a positive influence when online. The eSafety Commissioner’s website has information and advice about unwanted contact (any type of...

How could I teach my class to respect the opinions, feelings and rights of others when online?

by Heather McKee | Feb 11, 2020 | Social Awareness Online

“Good habits start young” by the eSafety Commissioner has advice and strategies for parents to encourage respectful communication and empathy in our students when they are online. Media Smarts have resources related to  Online Ethics including the Building...

How could I teach my class to understand how the time they spend online can affect their physical health, relationships, wellbeing, and school work?

by Heather McKee | Feb 11, 2020 | Managing Ourselves Online

The “Screen time and wellbeing” infograph has research findings about the pros and cons of screen time and how it can affect social and emotional wellbeing. The eSafety Commissioner’s Office information about achieving a healthy balance in their online and...