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Pru Mitchell on
19 Jun 2009
http://www.staysmartonline.gov.au/budd-e/
Budd:e E-Security Education Package Primary and Secondary activity-based learning modules for students. Password Power activity is useful, also what is safe to click in a junk or spam email, or ?free? (scam) pop-up.
29 Apr 2009
http://www.acma.gov.au/webwr/_assets/main/lib310554/developments_in_internet_filters_2ndreport.pdf
Developments in internet filtering technologies and other measures for promoting online safety. Second annual report to the Minister. Some education initiatives outlined, and digital citizenship, digital literacy briefly discussed p. 50
Essie Rogers on
25 Mar 2009
http://www.gridclub.com/freearea/tasters/cybercafe/base.htm
An interactive web page where children can play games while learning about the dangers and areas of caution needed when using technology
http://www.gridclub.com/freearea/tasters/cybercafe/base.htm
Paul Shirren on
18 Mar 2009
http://ask.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=09/03/17/1658232
What Filters Are Right For Kids? Crowdsourcing a range of answers from informative to offensive from a geek community. slashdot.org is blocked by my states education department filters.
13 Mar 2009
http://craphound.com/littlebrother/
Cory Doctorow's young adult novel "Little Brother" is a near future science fiction with themes dealing with distrust of youth, erosion of civil liberties and generational differences. At what point does the Nanny state become a police state?
http://e-learning-engagement.blogspot.com/2009/03/school-internet-policiesprotecting.html
Is it time to look at reported crime figures, assess the real risks and consider the educational possibilities being lost? Internet danger are real. But are they exaggerated and does school filtering push the issue under the carpet and leave students vulnerable at home?
edna resource on
10 Feb 2009
Wise Up to IT [edna Resources]
The 'Wise Up to IT' website is designed by NetAlert to provide young people with the information they need to make wise choices and decisions about their Internet activity. The site explores the lives of four young people and their experiences on the Internet. Also included are contacts for: getting help, practical solutions for you and the computer; reporting a crime.
Cyberbullying: Episode 8 (edna.edu.au) [edna Resources]
This resource page from edna contains a 2007 podcast interview with Lara MacDonnell of NetAlert on cyberbullying. The page includes MP3 audio, links to online resources and subscription information as well as links providing practical information about how to deal with cyber bullying.
Sue Urban on
12 Jan 2009
http://cybersmartcurriculum.org/
Cybersmart curriculum is going through an update ...so far looks good
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On 12 Jan 2009 Stu Hasic wrote
Hi all, a bit over a year ago, we (NSW DET - Sydney Region) ran a series of Internet Safety seminars for parents which were really well received. All the details are here: http://www.sydneyr.det.nsw.edu.au/internetsafety/ If anyone would like the actual PPT show that went with it, just let me know.
On 16 Jun 2008 Concetta Gotlieb wrote
I went through the module on setting up a personal web page (eg myspace) and it goes through each section eg filing in your name, selecting friends, selecting pictures and explains how to do it safely. Seemed very good.
On 14 Jun 2008 Inara Lowe wrote
Hi All, Cyber bullying has become a big part of childrens lives. It is great to create an awareness of this and educate people on this topic. Especially educators and children taking part in online learning.
On 8 Mar 2008 Pru Mitchell wrote
Interesting to see danah boyd join the US Internet Safety Technical Task Force to to develop a Joint Statement on Key Principles of Social Networking Safety. Thanks Sue for the NZ cybercitizen pathway. There was a tender called this week for an Australian package.
On 12 Feb 2008 Sue Urban wrote
Does anyone know of ONLINE cyberbully courses available here, similar to this www.bullyingcourse.com (US)????
On 15 Jan 2008 John Travers wrote
As is usually the case, dana boyd the well known researcher into social networking on the internet has sensible things to say about bullying online, and why we shouldn't call it cyber bullying. "In some senses, I'm glad that adults can see what terrible things take place amongst peer groups, but I'm unbelievably frustrated by how most of those adults emphasize the CYBER rather than the BULLYING. It's as if the internet is the cause of the bullying. The internet does not cause bullying, but it does MIRROR and MAGNIFY bullying." See the Link to her blog where this quote comes from.
On 9 Jan 2008 John Travers wrote
For those interested in this topic it is well worth the time to view some of the videos in the Links from US Internet Caucus on youth victimization: they expert panelists provided evidence about the youth at risk largely being 'risk-takers' who's behaviour is unlikely to be influenced by barriers and bans. A more sophisticated and educative approach is needed, they say.