1. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING www.det.nt.gov.au Cybersafety - why is this relevant? Darwin High School PL Day 14 Dec 2011 ICT for Learning Nightcliff Technology Precinct

2. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING www.det.nt.gov.au Why is this relevant? What is cybersafety? How does that affect me – as a teacher and parent? How can we protect our online reputation? Is cyberbullying like ‘normal’ bullying? Can we engage online safely without being paranoid?

3. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING www.det.nt.gov.au Cybersafety video – 3 key issues  Online reputation  Cyberbullying  Cyberstalking

4. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING www.det.nt.gov.au Can we engage online safety without being paranoid? Reinforce acceptable online behaviour in your classroom & your school’s cybersafety policy. Yes, YOU can! Inform students of dangers & risks – and how to stay safe online. Talk about it! Be vigilant. Encourage students to share concerns with an adult – teacher or parent. Other TIPS …

5. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING www.det.nt.gov.au Cybersafety is everybody’s business What whole schools can do: develop … appropriate online behaviour policies clear consequences of hostile online behaviour procedures for address inappropriate behaviours clear reporting and support mechanisms for those involved in cyberbullying & educating students, staff and parents Currently DET is developing a Cybersafety policy. www.cybersmart.gov.au

6. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING www.det.nt.gov.au Useful resources for Teachers & Students https://portal.ntschools.net/BusServices/I CTforLearning/ICTforLearningWiki/Wiki% 20Pages/Cybersafety.aspx OR http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0W772rd69I

7. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING www.det.nt.gov.au Cybersafety – it’s relevant and it’s everybody’s business! Contact us at: ictforlearning.det@nt.gov.au Follow us on Twitter: @ICT4L Join us on Facebook: NT DET EdTech Community