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Internet Safety

Internet Safety. Parents’ Information Evening. Teresa Pigott M.Sc. B.Ed. Internet Safety. www.webwise.ie. Teresa Pigott M.Sc. B.Ed. Internet Safety. Discover the internet together. Teresa Pigott M.Sc. B.Ed. Internet Safety. Gradual release of responsibility. Teresa Pigott M.Sc. B.Ed.

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Internet Safety

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  1. Internet Safety Parents’ Information Evening Teresa Pigott M.Sc. B.Ed

  2. Internet Safety www.webwise.ie Teresa Pigott M.Sc. B.Ed

  3. Internet Safety Discover the internet together. Teresa Pigott M.Sc. B.Ed

  4. Internet Safety Gradual release of responsibility. Teresa Pigott M.Sc. B.Ed

  5. Internet Safety Discuss and agree with your child the rules for Internet use both at home and elsewhere. Teresa Pigott M.Sc. B.Ed

  6. Internet Safety Don’t be too critical towards your child’s exploration of the Internet. Teresa Pigott M.Sc. B.Ed

  7. Internet Safety Bookmark a range of enjoyable and educational sites that they can use regularly. Teresa Pigott M.Sc. B.Ed

  8. Internet Safety Research topics linked with a hobby or school work. Teresa Pigott M.Sc. B.Ed

  9. Internet Safety Discover sites together.. Linked with favourite movie…. Favourite author….. Teresa Pigott M.Sc. B.Ed

  10. Internet Safety Know your children’s internet use Teresa Pigott M.Sc. B.Ed

  11. Internet Safety Encourage respect for others Teresa Pigott M.Sc. B.Ed

  12. Internet Safety Remember the positive aspects of the Internet outweigh the negative aspects. Teresa Pigott M.Sc. B.Ed

  13. Internet Safety Talk about the risks associated with the Internet Teresa Pigott M.Sc. B.Ed

  14. Internet Safety • Establish a routine to deal with upsetting , frightening or illegal activity online: • Do NOT respond or retaliate • Take a screen grab (image) • Save message • Talk to a parent. • Keep a record of times, frequency • Block / Report user • Report to www.hotline.ie • An Garda Siochana Teresa Pigott M.Sc. B.Ed

  15. Internet Safety Areas of concern: Social Media Sites: Bebo, Facebook,Twitter etc Ask.fm Spill.it ????????? Facebook Meme??? Instant Messaging: A text record can be put in place Pornography: Close the page and move on. Teresa Pigott M.Sc. B.Ed

  16. Internet Safety Personal safety & Wellbeing A support network. Protect your self Be careful not to reveal too much about yourself Be careful how you treat others in person and online. Teresa Pigott M.Sc. B.Ed

  17. Internet Safety Cyberbullying www.abc.tcd.ie Anti-Bullying Centre Trinity College, Dublin www.webwise.ie NCTE Dept of Ed & Skills Teresa Pigott M.Sc. B.Ed

  18. Cyber Bullying for Parents Teresa Pigott M.Sc. B.Ed

  19. What is Bullying? Teresa Pigott M.Sc. B.Ed

  20. What is Cyber Bullying? Teresa Pigott M.Sc. B.Ed

  21. Cyber Bullying Technological Devices Mobile Phone Internet Teresa Pigott M.Sc. B.Ed

  22. Cyber Bullying Psychological rather than Physical Teresa Pigott M.Sc. B.Ed

  23. Types of Cyber Bullying • Personal Intimidation • Impersonation • Exclusion • Personal Humiliation • False Reporting Teresa Pigott M.Sc. B.Ed

  24. Cyber Bullying Can Be • Direct Text, Instant Messaging. Stealing Passwords. Blogs. Profiles. Web Sites. Sending Pictures through e-mail or mobile phones. Internet polling. Interactive gaming. Sending malicious code. Sending Porn or other Junk e-mail. Impersonating/ Posing. • By Proxy Using accomplices (who may be unaware!). Eg Parents; Teachers Teresa Pigott M.Sc. B.Ed

  25. Prevention of Cyber Bullying Service Providers Community School Youth Organisations Home Young People Teresa Pigott M.Sc. B.Ed

  26. Key Advice for Parents • Look out for signs of Bullying • Confirm Bullying: Target Duration Frequency Intention • Report Cyber Bullying • Respond Appropriately Teresa Pigott M.Sc. B.Ed

  27. Goldilocks & the Cyber Parents Respond Appropriately Teresa Pigott M.Sc. B.Ed

  28. Cyber Bullying Key Advice for Young People • Don’t reply • Keep the message • Tell Someone • Block the Sender • Report Problems Teresa Pigott M.Sc. B.Ed

  29. Cyber Bullying Useful Websites: www.internetsafety.ie www.webwise.ie www.watchyourspace.ie www.childline.ie www.hotline.ie www.barnardos.ie www.npc.ie Teresa Pigott M.Sc. B.Ed

  30. Cyber Bullying Booklet Resources: • “Get with it” series • “Let’s beat bullying” Teresa Pigott M.Sc. B.Ed

  31. Teresa Pigott M.Sc. B.Ed

  32. Internet Safety Filtering Technologies:

  33. Top Tips for Internet Safety • Discover the internet together. • Gradual release of responsibility. • Discuss and agree with your child the rules for Internet use both at home and elsewhere. • Don’t be too critical towards your child’s exploration of the Internet. • Bookmark a range of enjoyable and educational sites that they can use regularly. • Discover sites together.. Linked with favourite movie…. Favourite author….. • Know your children’s internet use. • Encourage respect for others. • Remember the positive aspects of the Internet outweigh the negative aspects. • Talk about the risks associated with the Internet. • Monitor and check in with your child regarding their emotional well being. • Calm and supportive response.

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