Tuesday 10th February is Safer Internet Day, a day when the whole world looks at the issue of making the internet safer for children and young people. In 2008 over 120 organisations in 56 countries took part in Safer Internet Day celebrations, organising local, national and international events ranging from safety sessions in schools and competitions for young people to public meetings and conferences.
In 2009, the event will concentrate on two themes: social networking and cyberbullying. The Australian Communications and Media Authority has organised a number of events, including the NSW launch of Cybersmart Detectives. Cybersmart Detectives is an innovative online game that teaches children key internet safety messages in a safe environment. It is run as a school activity for upper primary students, and schools can register to participate at http://cybersmart.engagelive.net/default.aspx#register.
The Cybersmart site has a downloadable pdf of cyber rules, which give some very practical guidelines for kids on what to do (and what not to do!) online to be safe: http://www.cybersmartkids.com.au/docs/cyberrules.pdf. Or call in to the Library any day this week to pick up a free laminated copy of these rules. Stick it on the wall next to your computer, and use it to start a conversation with your kids about how to be safe online. The Library also has some copies of booklet called “Cybersmart guide for families” to give away, or you can download it at http://www.acma.gov.au/WEB/STANDARD/pc=PC_311009.
In 2009, the event will concentrate on two themes: social networking and cyberbullying. The Australian Communications and Media Authority has organised a number of events, including the NSW launch of Cybersmart Detectives. Cybersmart Detectives is an innovative online game that teaches children key internet safety messages in a safe environment. It is run as a school activity for upper primary students, and schools can register to participate at http://cybersmart.engagelive.net/default.aspx#register.
The Cybersmart site has a downloadable pdf of cyber rules, which give some very practical guidelines for kids on what to do (and what not to do!) online to be safe: http://www.cybersmartkids.com.au/docs/cyberrules.pdf. Or call in to the Library any day this week to pick up a free laminated copy of these rules. Stick it on the wall next to your computer, and use it to start a conversation with your kids about how to be safe online. The Library also has some copies of booklet called “Cybersmart guide for families” to give away, or you can download it at http://www.acma.gov.au/WEB/STANDARD/pc=PC_311009.
And finally, this week the Library will be celebrating Library Lover’s Day. On Friday 13th February we will have our urn on all day, so we invite you to come on in, escape the heat, have a cuppa, and find something good to read!
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