Online safety
Using technology to enhance learning is a central component of digital literacy programs in schools.
New technologies, and ways to use them, offer exciting learning opportunities. Schools have the responsibility to teach students how to keep safe in the virtual world and to get the most from their experiences online.
- Collaborate with students and families to develop evidence-informed policies and practices for safe internet use.
- Develop a whole-school approach to safe and respectful online behaviour.
- Explicitly teach students skills for self-management and resilience for online use
- Provide authentic opportunities for students to devise strategies to promote online safety and counter cyberbullying
- Collaborate with parents and the wider community to share an understanding of ways to protect students online
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eSafety resources
Managing online activities podcast
This podcast provides advice on supporting students to manage potentially dangerous online activities.
eSafety toolkit for schools
The eSafety Toolkit for Schools is designed to support schools to create safer online environments.
eSafety and health podcast
This podcast provides a snapshot of what educators need to know about students' safe internet and social media use.
eSafety classroom resources for educators
Discover resources designed to help schools and other educators teach online safety lessons.
eSafety student voice surveys
The eSafety student voice surveys are a way to learn more about your students' perspectives on online safety education.
Be Deadly Online - Educators
A community program for Indigenous students about online issues such as bullying, respect for others and good digital reputations.
eSafety webinars
Find related resources for primary students to learn about cyberbullying and making good online choices.
Teacher's toolkit: Sharing content and being ‘share A.W.A.R.E’
Build on students’ critical thinking skills to prevent sharing content considered to be online child sexual
exploitation material.
Cybersmart detectives
A teacher-led resource for year 4 students to build their understanding of personal safety and dealing with strangers online.
Gaming
#GameOn - Educators
Download lesson plans for primary and secondary students to accompany the cybersafety #GameOn film resource.
Childnet: Gaming
Tips for teaching young people about online gaming.
Gaming Addiction
Teachers of primary aged students can use this ABC video and associated questions for a class discussion about gaming.
