eSafety @ STM!
During Term 1, students across all grades have been learning about responsible and safe online behaviours. In Prep, we have been discussing online safety using the eSafety Commissioner’s key messages - Be Safe, Be KInd, Ask for Help and Make Good Choices. Grade 1/2 M students used the resource Mighty Heroes to explore our superpowers to stay safe online, be respectful and seek help from a trusted adult. Middle and upper primary students have been exploring protective behaviours and strategies including critical thinking, device safety, protecting privacy, spending money online and seeking support.
The eSafety Commissioner website has a collection of excellent resources for parents and children including tips on managing time online, dealing with cyberbullying and unwanted contact and using parental controls to maximise online safety at home. There is also a family tech agreement that may help engage all members of the family in strategies to promote safe online practices.
Please see the eSafety Commissioner website for more information.
https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents
https://www.esafety.gov.au/kids
Rebecca Thomas
Librarian and Key Teacher - Learning Technologies