Teachers Learn About E-Safety To Help Protect Kids
It's as events take place for Internet Safety Day.
Teachers from 60 primary schools across Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire are learning how to show kids to stay safe on the web.
It's as we revealed that 1 in 7 kids have admitted bullying someone online.
Today's conference, which is part of Safter Internet Day, aims to help schools keep up to date with what our children are doing on the internet as many youngsters already use social media.
Lindy Anderson is the director of Tech4schools who're holding the conference. She told Viking FM:
“This is the third year we have supported Safer Internet Day. It is vital for schools to keep-up-to-date with the latest developments as very often primary school pupils are getting online with social media, some as young as five and six years old. Most schools run e-safety training for pupils, but we find it is usually parents that need to be made aware of what their children are doing online, who they are talking to and very importantly the information and images they are sharing.
“In addition to the e-safety aspect, schools can expect to see live demonstrations of exciting new technologies that enhance both teaching and learning in the classroom.” “Feedback from previous events also shows that attendees enjoy the networking aspect as they are able to meet with staff from other schools, compare notes and share experiences.
“We invite ICT coordinators, school governors and anyone within the school who has an interest in the benefits of technology for education to attend. Primary schools from other areas are also welcome to attend.”