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This week we were joined by Matt Rogers from Digital Me, who shared some of the recent work they've been doing in the UK, including professional development badges for computing curricula in partnership with NAACE (National Association of Advisors for Computers in Education). 

День безопасного Интернета - 2015. Викторина "Вы хороший друг в Интернете?"

В рамках Недели Безопасного Рунета 09-16 февраля 2015 года предлагаем учащимся ответить на вопросы по безопасности в Интернете! 

If your child is awake, chances are they’re probably online. According to statistics from the Kaiser Family Foundation, children ages 8 to 18 spend more than 7.5 hours a day using a smartphone, computer, television or other electronic device.

Feb. 10 is Safer Internet Day, a day organized to promote safer and more responsible use of online technology and mobile phones, especially among young people across the world. In recognition of the event, AT&T has compiled a list of tips and tools to help parents ensure their children use online technology and mobile phones safely and responsibly.

• Take advantage of parental controls. Ask your wireless and Internet service providers about parental controls available to you. For example, AT&T Smart Limits for wireless allows parents to block unwanted calls and data use; set text and purchase limits; limit phone use during certain times of day; check on daily phone activity; and get customized alerts and weekly reports. Parental controls for Internet service include the ability to block access to specific services, view your child’s activities online, and receive tamper controls alerts.

• Be aware of what your kids are doing online. Talk with your kids about cyberbullying and other online issues regularly.

o Know the sites your kids visit and their online activities. Ask where they’re going, what they’re doing and who they’re doing it with.

o Tell your kids that as a responsible parent, you may review their online communications if you think there is a reason for concern.

o Ask for their passwords, but tell them you’ll only use them in case of emergency.

o Ask to “friend” or “follow” your kids on social media sites or ask another trusted adult to do so.

o Encourage your kids to tell you immediately if they, or someone they know, is being cyberbullied. Let them know you will not take away their device if they confide in you about a problem.

• Establish rules about appropriate use of computers, cell phones and other technology.

o Be clear about what sites they can visit and what they are permitted to do when they’re online. Show them how to be safe online.

o Help them be smart about what they post or say. Tell them not to share anything that could hurt or embarrass themselves or others.

o Encourage kids to think about who they want to see the information and pictures they post online. Think about how people who aren’t friends could use the information.

o Remind them to keep their passwords safe and not to share them with friends because sharing that information could compromise their control over their online identities and activities.