

Website: Office of Film and Literature Classification

Website: Office of Film and Literature Classification

How cybersmart are you? This (link) multiple choice quiz has 16 questions about different online activities. It can be a starting point for basic cyber safety knowledge and classroom discussion.

The Digizen site based in the UK offers material on Barriers and Risks to Exploiting Social Networking in Education

(link) Thatsnotcool.com is a USA based website designed to raise awareness about the new and complex problems teens face in building relationships in a digital world.

Childnet's cyberbullying film, Let’s Fight It Together, is a unique drama documentary produced by students with accompanying lesson plans and classroom discussion points.

NetSafe's film, At a Distance, is a unique drama documentary created and filmed in New Zealand.

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The rapid growth and rate of change in social networking sites has created some concerns for New Zealand educators. As well as providing quick and easy channels for communication, social networking has brought to light a number of issues arising from the public nature of opinions and comments and the amount of personal information that is publically accessible.

(link) VIDEO: The description from the site reads "Cyberbulling is an issue for staff and pupils at both primary and secondary level.

The Hector's World Website provides information about cybersafety for parents of young children aged 2-9. The site offers resources and discussion points designed to help parents and caregivers gain confidence in guiding a young person's use of technology.

The Privacy Commissioner has released a Youth Privacy Kit which has guidance notes and ideas, discussion points, a short film, activities, a quiz, brochures. It is great for class use, and developed for young people by young people.

An Instrument to Assess Student Voice and e-learning
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Staff Discussion Points

NetSafe's film, At a Distance, is a unique drama documentary created and filmed in New Zealand.

From Cyber Safety to Digital Citizenship

There are many ideas about using Facebook as an educational tool and consequently it is a hot topic of discussion amongst New Zealand teachers. Join the discussion on the Software for Learning wiki (link) http://softwareforlearning.wikispaces.com/message/view/home/30167337

(link) Read more about 'Filtering Considerations for Schools' and other NetSafe discussion documents


This discussion document was developed by NetSafe in collaboration with New Zealand teachers. It can be used to guide staff discussions and decisions about the safe use of school blogs. The final page lists a set of important questions to consider as you develop a blog to support student learning.

Here are some cybersafety discussion points for students.

Digital Citizenship issues in primary school: The changes Web2 brings to cybersafety

Powerful video showing how easy it is to be duped online through sharing too much information. Thought provoking video that should generate discussion with students

Video from the team at You Tube about keeping safe online. Simple video with simple practical steps for appropriate online behaviour and safety tips. Some good discussion points for working with students.

We are seeking your comments and suggestions on a new approach to school Acceptable Use Policies (AUPs)

Sharing a great cyberbullying presentation.

(link) The Australian Communications and Media Authority as part of its (link) Cybersmart programme have produced a unit of work focusing directly on sexting.