Children in schools are internet savvy - at school they use iPads, PCs and a radio system confidently; meanwhile, at home their phones are their main source of internet. Thus, education around esafety rather than blocking / limiting access seems the most sensible course.
The first question teachers (and parents) ask about blogging in schools is:
I have written here about the esafety features essential for class blogs (leaving comments, pixellating photos), but below are some of the things our school did during Internet Safety Day (Tuesday 11th February 2014) to promote safe internet use. They have been collated by our year 5 teacher, Matt Patterson, so thanks to him!
Radio Team: Staying Safe Online Radio shows:
February 2014: http://5tanfieldlea.weebly.com/1/post/2014/02/safer-internet-radio-show-february-14th-2014.html
Year 6:
http://6tanfieldlea.weebly.com/1/post/2014/02/internet-safety-day.html
http://6tanfieldlea.weebly.com/1/post/2014/02/esafety-videos.html
http://6tanfieldlea.weebly.com/1/post/2014/02/internet-safety-by-cailen.html
Year 5:
http://5tanfieldlea.weebly.com/1/post/2014/02/safer-internet-day-11214.html
http://5tanfieldlea.weebly.com/1/post/2014/02/rachels-e-safety-poster.html
Year 4:
http://4tanfieldlea.weebly.com/1/post/2014/02/stay-safe.html
http://4tanfieldlea.weebly.com/1/post/2014/02/safer-internet-day.html
Foundation:
http://fstanfieldlea.weebly.com/1/post/2014/02/safer-internet-day.html
We have also got parents involved in esafety and the class blogs in the last week, which will form another blog post in the future!
The first question teachers (and parents) ask about blogging in schools is:
- Is it safe?
I have written here about the esafety features essential for class blogs (leaving comments, pixellating photos), but below are some of the things our school did during Internet Safety Day (Tuesday 11th February 2014) to promote safe internet use. They have been collated by our year 5 teacher, Matt Patterson, so thanks to him!
Radio Team: Staying Safe Online Radio shows:
February 2014: http://5tanfieldlea.weebly.com/1/post/2014/02/safer-internet-radio-show-february-14th-2014.html
Year 6:
http://6tanfieldlea.weebly.com/1/post/2014/02/internet-safety-day.html
http://6tanfieldlea.weebly.com/1/post/2014/02/esafety-videos.html
http://6tanfieldlea.weebly.com/1/post/2014/02/internet-safety-by-cailen.html
Year 5:
http://5tanfieldlea.weebly.com/1/post/2014/02/safer-internet-day-11214.html
http://5tanfieldlea.weebly.com/1/post/2014/02/rachels-e-safety-poster.html
Year 4:
http://4tanfieldlea.weebly.com/1/post/2014/02/stay-safe.html
http://4tanfieldlea.weebly.com/1/post/2014/02/safer-internet-day.html
Foundation:
http://fstanfieldlea.weebly.com/1/post/2014/02/safer-internet-day.html
We have also got parents involved in esafety and the class blogs in the last week, which will form another blog post in the future!