Cyber Safety and Digital Citizenship

Cyber safety means the ability of our students to

act in a safe and responsible manner on

the internet. Cyber safety is also about students

understanding the importance of protecting personal information and

reputation.

What Does Cyber Safety Mean?

What Does Digital Citizenship Mean?

Digital citizenship is where individuals are taught how

to be civil online. This includes an individuals

using email etiquette, how one should behave online along with ensuring that

their identity is protected.

Why Is This Important?

Our children today depend on technology for everything.

However, what they fail to realize is that the technology world is a

much bigger world as well but it can be extremely dangerous. It is

extremely important for us to educate our children to make sure that they are being safe and polite

when communicating. It is also extremely important for our students to understand the

consequences and the danger that exists online.

Cyber Safety Tips For Parents!

Here are some safety tips to keep in mind when browsing on the internet: Discuss what cyber bullying

and the effects it has on children

Set clear rules for using the technology.

Stay aware and involved of what your child is doing online.

Teach children to ask for help anytime they see unsafe behaviour on the internet.

Never give out personal information. Example – Name, Address, School Name, Phone number

Don’t write to people who make you feel uncomfortable.

Don’t meet someone without the permission of your parents.

Tell your parents if someone makes you feel uncomfortable.

Cyber Safety Tips For Students!