Cybersafety+and+Digital+Citizenship



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Gippsland Grammar has become an [|eSmart school]. The program has been developed by the Allanah and Madeleine Foundation and has already been trialled by a number of primary and secondary schools. **eSmart** is a supported system for schools,helping them to develop and sustain a **whole school approach** to cybersafety. An esmart comittee chaired by Kate Arnup is working towards:
 * developing policies and practices to encourage students to use technology responsibly
 * Reducing the digital divide between teachers and students
 * Embracing the positives of technology for teaching practice
 * Enhancing students' learning

For those who are interested, there are lots of digital citizenship resources on the internet. It's not difficult to become overwhelmed with what's on offer but here are some recommended sites: [|Cybersmart]-The Australian Governement's cybersafety program provides resources and advice for schools,students and parents so that they can safely enjoy the online world.Cybersmart has developed an online professional development program called [|Connect.ed]This online PD is designed to train teachers in how to teach cybersafety to students and protect them from the potential dangers online. [|Stay Smart Online] - Provides all Australian online users with information on the simple steps that thay can take to secure themselves online,including online transcations [|SOSO Smart Online Safe Online]- An interactive site that encourages students to be safe online and to take a stand against cyber bullying [|The Easy Guide To Socialising] An Australian Government resource that provides information on how to protect yoursel when using social newtwork sites,search engines and online games [|Digital Citizenship]- An excellent resource that helps with the process of teaching students how to use technology appropriately [|Digital Citizenship] An excellent resource from the NSW Department of Education.Provides lots of activities for primary and secondary students covering all aspects of digital citizenship [|BrainPop Digital Citizenship]- Animations and activities to encourage safe and ethical use of the web