Digital Citizenship

Digital Citizenship education is a community effort.

The impact will be more powerful when students have multiple trusted adults they can discuss issues with, and when they are hearing the same messages reinforced at home and school.

St Brigid’s School believes in a digital citizenship model for supporting safe and responsible use of the internet in a teaching and learning context.  An important part of this is that we are able to show others what responsible use looks like while we are using technology in our learning.

A vital part of fostering this culture is the support that is provided to students in the learning of the ‘guides’ around them. One of the most important parts of this guidance is the modelling of good digital citizenship skills that young people observe in their day to day interactions.

At St Brigid’s School we have partnered with Family Zone, a leading provider in cyber safety technology. Family Zone helps us ensure our students are safe and on task during school time and offers parents a range of options for monitoring and supporting your child’s online journey.

>> School Family Zone Parent support link.

CYBERSAFETY for Parents

UNDERSTAND

Read about the potential online risks, challenges and sometimes illegal behaviour young people face to understand what may happen

LEARN

Ask your child about what they do, how they use devices and who they talk to learn about their activities. Check in regularly to see what has changed

EXPLORE

Take the time yourself to explore the sites, apps and technologies your child uses to improve your knowledge and understand their experience

AGREE

Create a family code with your child to agree on what they can do online including sites to visit, appropriate behaviours, privacy settings and limits

TEACH

Recognise each child has unique needs, but some online safety concepts are universal. Start by teaching yours the five tips  to help your child thrive

MODEL

Be a good example to your child. Make sure you role model the sort of behaviours you want to see your child use online and offline

PLAN

Make a plan so everybody knows what to do if something goes wrong and where you will be able to get advice and support in challenging times

Digital citizenship is a powerful enabler of inclusion in social, cultural and civil society.
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