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Facebook is the latest in a long line of what we now know as “social networking” websites. But what sets it apart from the competitiors, is its popularity. At last check, some 900 million people worldwide had signed-up for profiles on the site. But, if you’re not quite on top of technology or are new to the internet, as a parent, or a teacher, you probably have a few questions.
On March 21, 2006, Jack Dorsey, a computer programmer from Missouri, sent the world’s first ‘tweet’. “Just setting up my twttr,” he posted to his new website. Although it might not have appeared groundbreaking, Dorsey’s five-word missive would change online communications forever. In just a few short months, Twitter, Dorsey’s website, had gone viral. Hundreds of thousands of people had signed up and the web was awash with tweets.
Sometimes you might unwittingly stumble across illegal online content like child abuse imagery. Always remember: you can report it and […]
Some of the most common questions that parents have about online safety are answered in this short article put together by the Webwise experts
The internet is a wonderful learning resource packed with fascinating and informative information, games and websites. But, the net is also a dangerous place where pornographic websites flourish and where unscrupulous individuals try to scam, groom and target vulnerable users, including children. So, as a parent or teacher, you would like to know the best, and safest, sites to recommend to your children or students.
Does your child whiz around your iPad with ease? Then you need to read on. In-app purchases are increasingly costing parents big, big money and it's very easy to turn them off. Here's how
While cyber bullying often takes place at home and at night, the consequences are often felt in school. In addition, cyber bullying can be an extension of traditional bullying in school and consequently schools have a role, working with the wider school community, and in particular parents, in tackling this issue.
Future Voices of Ireland is a Non-Government Organisation that was formed by a group of solicitors in hope that the voices of today’s youth could be listened to and heard by society. Future Voices places an emphasis on young people being able to use their voices to speak up on current changes in law, especially the laws that regard Children’s Rights and the Constitution of Ireland.
As they say themselves, “Tumblr lets you effortlessly share anything. Post text, photos, quotes, links, music, and videos from your browser, phone, desktop, email or wherever you happen to be.” It is a cross between a social networking site (like Facebook and Twitter) and a blog.
here are literally thousands of mobile phone apps popular with young people for communicating with their friends. In recent years, as smartphone technology improved, video messaging has come to the fore.
A Guide to Snapchat Snapchat is an application used to share photos, videos, text, and drawings. It’s free to download […]
Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist Colman Noctor offers advice for parents on talking to your child about online pornography.
Colman Noctor, Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist discusses how watching porn can affect young people.
Dr John Sharry, Founder Parents Plus Charity offers advice on introducing technology to your child.
Worried about something you have seen online or concerned about your child? Childline and the National Parents Council Primary offer free advice and support service.
Childline is a support service for young people up to the age of 18.There is a 24hr telephone, online and mobile phone texting service.
The National Parents Council Primary enables and empowers parents to be effective partners in their children’s education.
Sometimes you might unwittingly stumble across illegal online content like child abuse imagery. Always remember: you can report it and get it removed using Hotline.ie.
Hotline.ie exists to combat the distribution and proliferation of illegal content, like child sexual
abuse content, in conjunction with police and Internet Industry