Safer Internet Day: Resources to help you create a safer internet!

Posted on 10 February 2015

Today is Safer Internet Day so we’ve compiled some resources and tips to help parents, teachers and kids create a safer internet.

Coordinated in the UK by the UK Safer Internet Centre, the day offers the opportunity to highlight positive uses of technology and to explore the role we want to play in helping to create a better and safer online community.

Resources for Parents and Teachers

• E-safety . This article by Andrew Foyle, founder and CEO of BLi Education, lays out the building blocks for online safety.
• Top Tips . These top tips for e-safety will help you navigate the online world.

Internet safety at school

• On e-safety patrol: Advice . Learn practical advice on what you can do to help your school stay safe online
• E-safety glossary . Use this glossary to help you get your head around online safety.

Worksheets for the classroom

Here are some resources for teaching internet safety in the classroom:

• Web invaders . Highlight the importance of keeping personal details safe and secure.
• Email and e-messaging . Use this game to educate children on how to recognise potential internet danger.
• Adults you can trust . To help make children aware of internet danger, ask them to write a list of adults they can trust and describe one of them.

Dr Christian’s Guide to Dealing with the Tricky Stuff

Another great resource for older kids is Dr Christian’s latest book for teens. In his usual no-nonsense style, Dr Christian tackles all the tricky teen stuff, including online safety. Buy your copy here!

The UK Safer Internet Centre also has plenty of tips and resources here.