Cyber Safety - Cyber Citizenship
ACMA has put together a series of accessible resources to educate children about the importance of 'cybercitizenship' - keeping safe, smart and secure on the Web.
The resources are available for three age groups -
Young Kids (Junior - Middle Primary)
Kids (Middle - Upper Primary)
Teens (Upper Primary - Lower Secondary)
Each of the resources promotes cybercitizenship through encouraging:
| Positive online behaviour |
The ability to develop positive, appropriate and constructive online relationships with peers, family and other people in a variety of mediums. Key concepts include netiquette, appropriate contact and communication with others as well as consideration of issues such as cyberbullying, problematic usage and unethical behaviour. |
| Digital media literacy |
The ability to access, understand and participate in or create content by using digital media. |
| Personal and peer safety |
Involves developing protective behaviours while using a range of online media including social networking. These behaviours include protecting personal information to safeguard privacy, identifying when feeling unsafe and recognising grooming tactics. |
| e-Security |
The protection of personal information online. It involves both electronic security and online security |
Another new Cyber Security Awareness resource called 'budd:e' has also been launched for Primary and Secondary aged children.
