digitalliteracy
Webinar: What’s new – Online safety update
Virtual - Zoom , United KingdomMore and more of our dealings with people, businesses, even education now takes place online. With that in mind, staying current with what's new online, especially for children and teens, and the associated risks and safety guidance is of vital importance. Research is showing that children and young people are spending increasing amounts of time...
Webinar: Getting the language right – gaming and social media
Virtual - Zoom , United KingdomAs the lines between online and offline continue to blur, in particular for young people, it is increasingly important that the language, phrases and terminology used online are understood by practitioners working with children and young people. While "sexting" is a word now commonly recognised and used, would you know what had happened if a...
Webinar: Junior Gaming – the good, the bad and the safeguarding
Virtual - Zoom , United KingdomCourse outline This session will look at online gaming for the under 13s. It will highlight the benefits that are to be gained from online gaming and also look at the challenges and risks in a balanced way. The latest research will be shared along with some strategies to educate and empower children and young...
Conference: Digital safeguarding conference
Virtual - Zoom , United KingdomRunning alongside Safer Internet Day 2022, February 08, this conference highlights the importance of understanding the positives and pitfalls attributed to the internet, device use and social media when it comes to safeguarding. An often cited point of disconnect and disagreement between young people and professionals, lonely or isolated individuals and those trying to support,...
