Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Developing a Cybersafety Policy

My school does not currently have an Internet safety policy, so measures need to be taken to establish one. The last time our ICT policy was updated was 2005, so this also needs revising.
Three ways I think we can inform our school community's understanding of the need for a cybersafety policy are:
1. Establish a cybersafety team comprised of a representative from each area of the school community.
2. Audit both Primary & Secondary students to gauge the types of technology used and the frequency of use. Parents of younger students may be required to complete this on their behalf or teachers can ask the children verbally.
3. Create a policy which suits the needs of our clientele in this international setting.
Instead of being reactive (as we often are in my school), we need to be proactive and get the ball rolling in the right direction if we want our students to be thoughtful and responsible users of the Internet, now and in their future lives.

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