In the communication Section of this website I've posted an article about Skype using Advertisements.

By default, Skype allows the usage of "non-personally identifiable information" about you when serving third party ads.

If you are uncomfortable with this due to privacy concerns, you can change the default setting to disallow this...

1. Open the Skype application;
2. Go to the menu at the top, click Skype and select Privacy;
   
3. In the right pane of the dialog box that appears, go to the b...

Facebook's default privacy settings are not for everyone – especially minors & vulnerable adults – which is why Facebook allows users to customize their settings.

The Connect Safely chart shows recommendations for most teens.

Note: not all teens have the same level of maturity; the chart could be reviewed with learners to help them make informed decisions in setting the right privacy settings for them.

Visit http://bit.ly/eSDdtE to access the Connect Safely chart.

Note: For m...

The "9 Ways to Prevent Identity Theft From Your Online Activities", posted by Dave Drager is also one to read.

I hope that you and your learners never experience identity theft; if you have, or know someone who has, then you are aware that the experience can be a harrowing one.

The burden is upon individuals to protect their personal information while using the internet. I know a large number of managers, practitioners, techies etc., that will tell you the only perfect way to pr...

GetNetWise, is a USA public service brought to visitors to the website by a wide range of Internet industry corporations and public interest organizations.

The GetNetWise coalition wants Internet users to be only "one click away" from the resources they need to make informed decisions about their family's use of the Internet.

Visit http://www.getnetwise.org/ to access...

• Featured Blog Posts;

• How-To Video Tutorials;

• Keeping Children Safe Online;

• Stopping Unwanted email and s...

Over recent years there have been numerous unfortunate incidents where young children were exploited online by paedophiles and criminals.

To access help in keeping safer, parents, learners, practitioners etc. should pay a visit to NetSmartz Workshop;

NetSmartz Workshop is a free to use website that lists advice and suggestions on how to keep children safe online.

The site has separate sections for...

• parents;
• educators;
• teens; and
• younger children.

Different aspects of the...

OnGuardOnline provides practical tips to help individuals...

• be on guard against Internet fraud;

• secure their computer; and

• protect their personal Information.

There are four main sections...

1. Topics -Learn Experts' Top Tips for Computer Security; Net Cetera; Avoiding Scams; Broadband; Computer Disposal; Stop - Think - Click: an overview of Computer Security; email scams; Health online; Identity Theft; internet Auctions; Privacy; Laptop Security; Malware; Online Investing; Onl...

I've said many times before but, older learners can be engaged with "safeguarding"/"eSafety" if they are put into the role of protecting younger friends, family, family of friends etc. Those engaged with Family Learning and or Initial Teacher Training must have a responsibility to ensure parents, guardians, carers or new teachers, NQT's etc., are aware of how to keep younger people "safe".

...is a website from Teaching Ideas...

...has hundreds of..

• lesson ideas;

• activities;

• resou...

The National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) mission is to educate and therefore empower a digital society to use the Internet safely and securely at...

• Home;

• Work; and

• School;
  

...protecting...

• the technology individuals' use;

• the networks individuals' connect to; and

• shared digital assets.
  

Visit StaySafeOnline at http://www.staysafeonline.org/ where the "For Higher Education" section may be the most interesting section for many of you; visit http://www.staysafeo...

Purpose: What not to do on Facebook when your boss or recruiters are looking at your profile.

Video Assignment - Course: Internet Marketing; School: Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)

Targeting New Teachers, this article, by Fiona Salvage, starts...

"It's all fun and games until someone gets hurt."

"So don't expose your private life to public humiliation, take precautions with your online exploits."

This article provides an excellent Safeguarding resource and could easily be adapted for other qualification areas.

Visit http://newteachers.tes.co.uk/news/dont-let-facebook-harm-your-career/45634?s_cid=16 to read the full article.

Fearless is part of the UK charity, Crimestoppers.

Crimestoppers runs the 0800 555 111 telephone number, which anyone can call to give information about crime anonymously.

The Fearless site...

• is aimed at young people;
• allows young people to give information about crime online; and
• offers workshops about crime that affects them including...
  • Knives & Guns;
  • Sex Crime;
  • Drugs & Alcohol;
  • Cyber Crime & Bullying;
  • Fighting & Murder;
  • Theft; and
  • Vandalism Asbos & G...

BrainPOP, which I have talked about in the past, creates animated, curriculum-based content that engages learners, supports educators, and bolsters achievement.

Included on the BrainPOP website are two video clips that are ideal for both group and one-on-one settings; ideal for introducing safeguarding to younger learners.

Visit...

• http://www.brainpopjr.com/artsandtechnology/technology/internetsafety/zoom.weml for the Internet Safety video - or
• http://www.brainpopjr.com/health/relationsh...

I would expect you to think twice (and thrice) before clicking on a shortened URL. Shortened URLs can...

• lead you anywhere - from...
  • a NSFW site (Not Suitable For Work) to an
  • outright repository of viruses...

...the risks are endless.

This is why know url is intrinsically attractive.

KnowURL offers a tool that will let users take a shortened URL and have the full destination address displayed. In that way, users will quickly be able to determine if the link actually directs to wher...

That's Not Cool is a website designed to teach learners that online and mobile phone behaviour is real behaviour with real consequences.

That's Not Cool has three primary features...

• video clips - called Two Sided Stories. Two Sided Stories use puppets and stop motion to portray examples of cyber stalking;
• discussion forum - called Talk It Out. In Talk It Out students can comment on stories and exchange comments about issues around cyber behaviour; and
• call out cards - small posters featur...

The ‘Safeguarding- Meeting your e-Safety Duties’ webcast, recorded from the 3rd March live webcast, is now available online.

The webcast has been separated into ten sections...

1. Introduction
2. The Legal Overview
3. Legal Liability
4. Liability Scenarios
5. Viewers' questions
6. Framing Your eSafety Policy and Procedures Checklist
7. Building eSafety Into Your Infrastructure
8. Policy & Infrastructure Scenarios
9. Viewers' Questions& Panel Discussion and
10. Conclusion

A big thank you to Malcolm Bodley, E-Learning Advisor, JISC Regional Support Centre - Eastern, for bringing this resource to our attention.

The SWGfL eSafety Self Review Framework enables learning providers, or indeed any organisation that work with children/learners, to challenge their own eSafety provision. It provides the ability to track and monitor progress, highlighting aspirational eSafety levels.

How do you compare?

The eSafety Self Review Framework is available as an electroni...

A Thin Line is a digital safety education resource produced by MTV in collaboration with other media partners.

The purpose of the site is to educate teenagers and young adults about the possible repercussions of their digital activities. 

A Thin Line offers a series of fact sheets about topics like...

• sexting;
• digital spying; and
• excessive text messaging and instant messaging.

A Thin Line gives students advice on...

• how to recognize those behaviors;
• the dangers of those behaviors; ...

Microsoft's Internet Explorer team, in association with the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (CEOP), has launched a new version of IE8 targeted towards young surfers.

This young person-friendly browser makes it easy for children to browse the Internet safely, protect their online identities and keeps them away from inappropriate websites.

The special version of IE8 has a CEOP Button; when users click on it, they're shown a mini CEOP webpage (see image above) with links tha...

Ins@fe is a European network of Awareness Centres promoting safe, responsible use of the Internet and mobile devices to young people. It is co-funded by the Safer Internet Programme. 

The mission, in line with the Harnessing Technology Publication, is to empower citizens to use the internet, as well as other online technologies, positively, safely and effectively.

Insafe partners work closely together to share...

• best practice,
• information and
• resources.