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Safer Internet Day Ireland 2016 Celebrations

Safer Internet Day was celebrated on February 9th 2016 in Ireland and all over the world. This year has been […]

Help your students manage their online reputation

Ensure your students online experience is a positive one with these tips to managing your reputation online. Check your settings […]

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 […]

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 […]

What is Webcam Blackmail?

Webcam blackmail usually involves someone being lured into sharing private images/video footage of themselves with another person online.  The victim […]

Explainer: What is ooVoo?

ooVoo is a free video chat and instant messaging app for mobiles, tablets, computers and MACs. One of the main appeals […]

Social Media and Online Identity – A Teen Perspective

Article by Roisin Kiberd. Roisin is a freelance writer based in Dublin and former Safer Internet Day Ambassador. Roisin regularly […]

How to: Google SafeSearch for Parents and Teachers

Google's SafeSearch filters allow you to change your browser setting to filter out adult content in Google search results. Here's how you set it up

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