We are in unprecedented times. As schools close and people are confined to their homes due to the global coronavirus pandemic, we are using the internet and online services more now than perhaps ever before. Being online is providing a lifeline for everyone in society from the old to the young, workers and learners, and the vulnerable and curious. This is probably, therefore, a good time to remind ourselves of a few key points to keep safe online. Some key tips:
Talking with children and young people about the pandemic.
Talking with children and young people about their technology use.
Embrace the benefits of social media to help us get through difficult times.
Online learning.
Be mindful of online contacts and connections.
Keep personal information private.
Think before you share.
Scams.
Sources of additional support and advice.
As is often the case with a crisis, challenging times can bring out the best and the worst in people but let's try and focus on the positives. Dialogue and discussion is the most important thing in all of this – we have to keep talking to each other, whether virtually or face-to-face!
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https://www.betterinternetforkids.eu/web/portal/practice/awareness/detail?articleId=5827283
It is a good read for all school staff, parents and anyone connected to social media or the web. There are plenty of other resources out there on this critical topic.
