This section contains guides for teachers such as how to deal with cyberbullying or how to teach internet safety.
To mark the launch of Safer Internet Day 2016, Webwise, the internet safety initiative of the Professional Development Service for […]
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
Introduction Will you be using the internet in your classroom this year? There are a number of things to consider […]
Privacy settings on social networking services Social media can be both a personal and public space; this brings some professional […]
Social media is now a key part of how young people communicate and interact with the world. As a result […]
In this article we look at some of the main considerations for setting/collecting homework online and offer advice on managing […]
General Barnardos Barnardos works with vulnerable children and their families in Ireland and campaigns for the rights of all children. Get […]
Taking a screenshot is an important skill for young people and parents to have. This article will show you […]
Is your school considering introducing tablets? Or maybe you have recently started using them? If so, you have probably spent […]
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
Sometimes you might unwittingly stumble across illegal online content like child abuse imagery. Always remember: you can report it and […]
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
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
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