SAFER INTERNET DAY FEBRUARY 9th
Safer Internet Day 2010, which will be celebrated European Union-wide on February 9, is to carry the theme Think B4 U Post, and specifically address how under-18s use social networking sites.
According to European Commission data, social networking sites currently have 41.7 million European users, including mostly young people, children and teenagers.
"However, they do not always realise that the personal information they post such as pictures and videos remains online and can be accessed by anyone, exposing them to risks such as cyber bullying or online grooming. Children and teenagers must be empowered to manage and control their online identity in a responsible way," the EC media statement said.
This initiative is intended as a supplement to the Cyberbullying Week of activities held in Runnymede in November 2009. It is essential that we continue to emphasise the importance of good online safety procedures for our children. As teachers and parents, we all want our children's experience of the Internet to be enriching and, above all, safe.
Links to sites with useful information
http://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/saferinternetdayuk/downloads/
ELSPA%20Good%20Online%20Gaming%20Guide.pdf
http://www.nwlg.org/esafetygames/
More than ever, video games can be played online over the internet against other people. It is essential that parents and children fully understand the evolving world of online video games, and this guide will help you find out more about how to enjoy online video games sensibly and safely
For further information about international activities for SID please visit www.saferinternetday.org
http://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/
Follow this link for useful advice about gaming, social networking and other issues surrounding safe internet use.
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