Resources for educators to foster safer online communities through digital citizenship
The Staff Guidelines for the Safe Use of Digital Technology document provides clarity, protection to guide educators and when necessary, support formal processes. To maximise their value, we recommended that guidelines be developed in conjunction with staff.
This document evaluates how the digital tech and online platforms use contributes to safe learning environments and digital safety.
The Netsafe Student User Agreements template to cover all year groups that promote preparation, participation and encourage responsibility.
This Online Safety Policy template creates an anchor between teachers, students, parents/whānau and the wider community about their understanding of safe online environments.
We no longer ‘go’ online, we are online. We’re more connected than ever. This brings young people incredible opportunities both inside and outside of the classroom. It also brings some challenges. We know that creating digital opportunities for students while helping them to be safe online is important to New Zealand schools. Our job is…
There has never been a greater need for schools to take a proactive approach towards a whole school community promotion of digital citizenship, including online safety and wellbeing, than there is now. This is why Netsafe has created its revised position on digital citizenship in education in its new white paper From literacy to fluency to…
This information is an overview of the Harmful Digital Communications Act (the Act), including the responsibilities of schools. The information is useful to accurately explain the Act to school leaders and educators, and to understand the help available under the legislation for students targeted by harmful digital communications. Why is the Act important for schools?…
