Cyber Safety

In the first two weeks of this term, our PBL focus has been CYBER SAFETY with a focus on using the Internet appropriately and maintaining technology responsibly.  While always important considerations, these points are especially important to us this year with the introduction of the Bring Your Own Designated Device (BYODD) program at Sacred Heart.


Cyber Safety is becoming more and more of a concern in our society.  As we get older, we are using the Internet and other communications software and devices more frequently and so we need to be aware not only of the benefits these technologies provide but also the dangers that come with them. With so many devices now connecting us to others, we need to make sure that we are protecting our own privacy and safety and respecting that of others.
Check out these great websites and YouTube videos to learn more about Cyber Safety and 'netiquette'.

Cyber Smart
Budd:e
Caught in the Web - The Lonely Princess
Think You Know - Personal Safety on the Internet

This week we will also take part in Virtual Classroom activity for Safer Internet Day 2017 (Australian Catholic Schools) - Be the change: Unite for a better internet!
The 2017 Safer Internet Day Virtual Classroom will help students to learn about keeping digital reputations intact and learn about their rights to privacy and safety.
Talk to your parents about the these points after Tuesday's presentation.