Responding to online incidents
Having an appreciation of the unique characteristics of digital information and digital challenges is key to developing an effective prevention and incident response plan
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Digital Citizenship Capability Review Tool
We first introduced a review process – in the form of the Netsafe Kit – in 2000, revising it four times up to 2011. This new Digital Citizenship Capability Review Tool, developed in 2017 by our Education Advisors, reflects a growing understanding of the way digital citizenship is central to effective learning and wellbeing, as well…
Resources for school leaders and educators
There has never been a greater need for schools to take a proactive approach towards whole school community promotion of digital citizenship, including online safety and wellbeing, than there is now. The internet affords new ways of working and learning, and in turn, new challenges are emerging and evolving for young people and those who…
Reporting for Teachers
School leaders and teachers can make a report to Netsafe for help on behalf of a student from their school who is experiencing online bullying, abuse or harassment. How can you get help? You can fill out an online contact form or call Netsafe seven days a week on 0508 NETSAFE. We’ll ask some questions…
Resources for Early Years
The use of digital technologies is routinely used in Early Childhood Education (ECE) centres. When used meaningfully and as part of a strategic approach, we see the powerful use of technologies in the early years. This can be seen in sharing new learning with parents/whānau, connecting to other ECE professionals and engaging our tamariki/children in…
Resources for primary and intermediate schools
The best way to help students learn about the safe and responsible use of digital technologies is through an ongoing conversation about their experiences, deliberate attention to skills and behaviours, and repeated opportunities to apply their learning. The following resources may be useful to help you explore issues with your learners. Use them to: Support…
Resources for secondary schools (Years 9-13)
A single set of rules will not help independent young people behave appropriately online. User agreements are only a starting point if we want to help young people grow their confidence. We need to start by discussing ideas with them and their families/whanau and teach digital citizenship concepts as part of our curriculum. When developing…
Staying Safe Online: Kik
Advice on how to stay safe online using Kik Messenger
How do I report phishing emails?
Phishing emails are designed to steal personal information including bank details or personal information. Criminals continue to target brands that people know, use and trust and have become quite sophisticated. People could easily fall for this scam if they do not make the appropriate checks before acting on an email. What is a phishing email? A phishing…
How to stay safe online: Facebook
Advice on how to stay safe online using Facebook’s products and services