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Opportunities of the Online World

According to NACOS 2021 report, most children in Ireland are positive about the Internet and say there are good elements […]

Considerations for introducing a digital tool/app into the classroom

Introducing a new digital tool or app to your class can bring many benefits and enhance teaching and learning experiences. […]

2023-24 Online Safety Calendar for Educators

Put online safety at the top of the agenda for the school year ahead with our Online Safety Calendar 2023-24! […]

ONLINE WORKSHOP: Debunked – How to Tell Fact From Fiction

Webinar – Introducing online safety to young children

Webinar – Media and Information literacy and the problems of False Information

Respectful Online Communication and Cyberbullying (Post Primary) Webwise Webinar

Designed for post-primary teachers this webinar explores how to address the topic of cyberbullying and promote respectful communication.

Image-sharing, consent and Coco’s Law Webwise Webinar

Designed for post-primary teachers of SPHE and RSE this webinar explores the topic of image-sharing and consent online using the Lockers programme.

Online Safety in the Classroom – Webinars for Primary and Post-Primary Teachers

Evening webinars for primary and post-primary teachers on online safety in the classroom. The aim of the webinars is to give teachers further knowledge and confidence to use the available Webwise resources to teach online safety topics to their students.

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The HTML Heroes Programme has been designed for teachers of 1st and 2nd Class to introduce pupils to the first […]

Introducing Online Safety to the Primary Classroom – Considerations for Teachers

Pupils are increasingly accessing the internet and digital technologies from a younger age, and the online world is very much […]

Distance learning safety advice and considerations 

With learning and education going online, here is a reminder of some key considerations – now more important than ever – that schools should factor into their plans to ensure a safe learning experience for students and teachers.

10 Themes of Digital Citizenship

Digital technologies and being online provides young people with opportunities to create, play, connect, socialise, and to learn. Digital citizenship is having the ability to positively and actively engage in society through the use of digital technology. In order to become effective digital citizens, young people need to be equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills.

#BeKindOnline Webinar Series

As part of Safer Internet Day 2021, the Irish Safer Internet Centre hosted a series of free online safety webinars for parents and educators. All webinars are free to attend simply register via the links below.

Safety Considerations for Live Lessons

Live lessons can be a useful way to allow for interactivity and maintaining connections with students when schools are teaching remotely. However, it can also present safety challenges while working in an online environment and there are key considerations to take into account to help to keep staff and students safe.

Helplines

Talk to someone

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.

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The National Parents Council Primary enables and empowers parents to be effective partners in their children’s education.

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Report Illegal Content

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.

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Hotline.ie exists to combat the distribution and proliferation of illegal content, like child sexual
abuse content, in conjunction with police and Internet Industry