Safer Internet Day takes place every year on the second day of the second week of February, with the aim to provide a safer and better internet experience for all. Fifteen countries across the world celebrated the event which aims to raise awareness of emerging online issues and current concerns.
Students at Highfields are in a privileged position as they all have their own laptops that support their experience of teaching and learning. Due to the current third national lockdown, students are spending a lot more time learning and socialising online.
Mrs Bates, Assistant Headteacher, said, ‘It is extremely important that students understand how to stay safe online. It is also vital that they have time away from the internet and their devices to improve their well being as well as their physical and mental health.’
This week students have been given information relating to being safe online during their lessons. They have explored the following topics: Social Media, Sharing Images and Videos, Online Gaming and Remote Learning.
The following tasks were set for students to complete in the own time during this week:
Write a text message to a friend outlining why you don’t think they should post a photo or video of a Year 10 student being pushed over at the park on their way back from school
You are in charge of a social media campaign to help support online safety around sharing photos and videos. Create:
Two posts for either Twitter or Instagram
A hashtag to support your campaign for example, #AskBeforeYouPost
Create a leaflet/ poster on one of the topics that we have covered to promote being safe online
If students choose to complete any of the tasks above, they are encourage to send these to abates@hswv.co.uk.
For more information on Internet Safety please read our Online Safety at home Newsletter or visit our Online Safety Page.
