As with most online behaviour, a combination of education and smart use of technology is the key. Your school behaviour policy may address issues of online behaviour, but it probably doesn’t anticipate this new situation
Online gaming, especially when schools are closed, gives an opportunity to socialise with school friends, avoid boredom and generally have fun.
Many school lessons are being delivered online, new online resources have been developed and many educational technology companies, including Gooseberry Planet are offering free access to their platforms during the crisis.
A digital footprint consists of all our traceable online activitysuch as texts, comments, photos and videos posted and shared.
With school closures and home working, both adults and children are spending more time online, so it is more important than ever that we think about good digital citizenship and how to protect our Digital Footprints.
With most schools embracing E-Learning to continue supporting their children’s education, it’s time to think about this issue.
Schools are closing but schools’ safeguarding responsibilities will continue during home schooling and your school policy may not cover the use of home networks.
Our data is the stock in trade of fraudsters, and they are adept at tricking or tempting us into revealing it. They have no care for those they defraud, shown by the proliferation of scams relating to the corona virus.
Children are likely to be online much more over the coming weeks, possibly using their laptops to access virtual classrooms and learning material as well as other entertainment.