You are Never Alone

Safety of children on the internet is a topic of interest to both teachers and parents.

Many teachers and parents have widely varying opinions on how interventionist we need to be. Most Australian education departments have implemented internet monitoring software, as well as utilising “Acceptable Use” policies. These measures are often not matched in the home, where children may have internet access away from immediate adult supervision. Part of what we need to do is educate children to recognise unsafe practices,  and to make safe netiquette part of their online life. Both teachers and parents have a role in this education process, as well as setting up access protocols at home and at school. 

The first of a series of 2 podcasts on the topic has been released in education.au’s E-learning Insights. Kerry Johnson looks at the four interactive internet safety education programs created by NetAlert, Australia’s internet safety advisory body. The podcast covers Netty’s World, Cyber Quoll, Cyber Netrix

Podcast links

http://blogs.educationau.edu.au/e-insights/2006/12/14/episode-5-of-e-learning-insights-netalert-interview-part-1/

http://media.educationau.edu.au/Episode5-E-Insights.mp3

See the survey results about what 8-13 years olds are doing online
http://www.netalert.net.au/02799-Parents-and-Teens-Poles-Apart-Regarding-Online-Safety.asp?qid=25391

Net Alert is at http://www.netalert.net.au