What is a digital footprint?
Your digital footprint is the trail of ‘electronic breadcrumbs’ you leave behind you as you use the internet and it’s important to manage it carefully
digital literacy
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…
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…
How to stay safe online: Google
Advice on how to stay safe online using Google products and services
Digital Citizenship and Digital Literacy
The widespread adoption of technology and our increasing use of digital platforms means that every New Zealander needs to have digital literacy skills and know how to model responsible behaviours as successful ‘digital citizens’ in real-world contexts. Anyone using the internet should understand how good citizenship values apply online and NetSafe works with educators and…