Handy Resources

This post contains multiple links to some valuable pages that will hopefully further your knowledge and resources when talking about cyber safety and ethics. The first two links 'Budd:e' and 'Cybersmart' are government funded initiatives that deal with cyber safety for both primary school and high school students. 'Budd:e' is a resource where students play games that teach them about various cyber security and safety principles as well as allowing the students to create their own personalised robot. Check out information about using here and play the game 'Budd:e' here!

Cybersmart is another government website that provides a wealth of resources and information about conducting yourself safely online. It is broken up into age groups and is, as a result, relevant to any age group. Check out the Cybersmart page page here. 

These two resources are both easily accessible and can be easily integrated into our daily school activities and lessons. Generally before starting a new unit of work that involves ICT, I will ask students to refresh their memories on cyber safety by visiting either of these sites. 

Below is a list of further resources you may be interested in. 

Cyber Safety

These Web references are especially relevant for you as parents and even you children as a constant referral point while your students are conducting assignments and need reminders of how to conduct themselves online. The DECD site in particular is more appropriate for you as parents, however. 

• DECD Policies and Guidelines for Social Media
• Get Safe Online 
• Bullying. No way! Cyber Safety Resources

Creative Commons and Copyright

These sites are relevant for both parents and students, particularly when your are using image that have a creative commons license attached to them as you will be able to remind yourselves of just how to attribute them appropriately. 

• Smartcopying Webpage
• Australian Copyright for Education 
• Copyright Licensing Agency- Why Copyright is Important