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Searching and sorting information effectively

With these handy hints, anyone can be an expert at searching and sorting information online. Knowing how to effectively search for and sort through information can make browsing the web safer and more productive. Teachers and parents can model to children and young people how to use search terms effectively and how to select trustworthy sources online.

What makes a good password?

Keeping your passwords strong and secure is one way to stay safe online. What makes a good password?

Using technology in schools – your rights and responsibilities

In order to ensure that all students and teachers in public schools can be provided with safe, secure and quality access to the internet, the NSW Department of Education expects all staff and students to understand and abide by the Student Use of Digital Devices and Online Services policy.

Resource - Talking about sharing on social media

Social media is filled with examples of what happens when something goes viral, either for better or worse. Examples of viral social media posts offer opportunities for conversations with a child about what is and what isn’t appropriate to share.

Resource - Parents and carers online bullying information

Information about bullying for parents and carers, produced by NSW Department of Education

Resource - Teacher support - preventing online bullying

Resources and Professional Learning for teachers on responding to and preventing online bullying

Resource - Digital reputation - Office of the eSafety Commissioner

Classroom resources and information for teachers and students on managing their digital reputation

Resource - Primary cyberbullying and digital citizenship lesson plans

Primary lesson plans designed to build a range of skills, knowledge and behaviours in students that will help to keep them safe online.

Resource - Keeping my child safe online

Advice on responding to and protecting children from online bullying and cyberbullying

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