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Sexting and the Consequences for Schools

To mark the launch of Safer Internet Day 2016, Webwise, the internet safety initiative of the Professional Development Service for […]

Posting Pictures to a School Website

The taking, publishing and sharing of images is one area where technological changes have resulted in a revolution in the way the whole process takes place. No longer do you have to bring a roll of film to a developer and wait for your pictures to be printed

Supervising Internet Use in the Classroom

Introduction Will you be using the internet in your classroom this year? There are a number of things to consider […]

Protecting your Privacy on 9 Popular Social Networks

Privacy settings on social networking services Social media can be both a personal and public space; this brings some professional […]

Introducing social media into the classroom

Social media is now a key part of how young people communicate and interact with the world. As a result […]

Tips for Setting and Collecting Homework Online

In this article we look at some of the main considerations for setting/collecting homework online and offer advice on managing […]

Where to Find Help

General Barnardos Barnardos works with vulnerable children and their families in Ireland and campaigns for the rights of all children. Get […]

How to Take a Screenshot on your PC, Phone or Tablet

  Taking a screenshot is an important skill for young people and parents to have. This article will show you […]

Tablets and Internet Safety: 10 Things to Think About

Is your school considering introducing tablets? Or maybe you have recently started using them? If so, you have probably spent […]

Facebook tips for teachers from students

The theme for Safer Internet Day (SID) is Connecting Generations and to help connect the generations for SID the Webwise Youth Panel have come up with some tips for teachers who use Facebook

Schools, Bullying and Cyberbullying

Bullying and cyberbullying are two sides of the same coin. Both are linked and display many of the same patterns, characteristics and methods. Both have a massive impact, physically and mentally, on victims. The issue of bullying is a complex one that transcends the school environment

Social Networking Advice for Teachers

Today, social networking of one kind or another is used by almost everyone with access to the internet. Whether it’s teachers, students or parents, the way we communicate with each other has changed so much within the last decade

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