http://www.webwise.ie A feed to list all Webwise news Copyright 2007 Webwise.ie RSS engine 1.0 by P Leloup http://www.webwise.ie/article.aspx?id=7684 The Surfwise learning resources introduces children  from 6 to 12 years old to the internet, demonstrates how to search the internet safely and effectively, and outlines strategies for assessing the trustworthieness of online information. The Surfwise Education Module includes a number of activities for teachers to use to promote safe and responsible use of the Internet in their classroom. While this unit includes links to interactive digital resources, it also contains paper based activity sheets that can be used in classrooms that don't have access to either PCs or the Internet. Access the Surfwise Learning Resources...]]> Webwise News 10/10/2008 15:16:58 http://www.webwise.ie/article.aspx?id=4527 An Acceptable Use Poicy (AUP) is a document which addresses all rights, privileges, responsibilities and sanctions associated with the Internet.Ideally it will be drawn up by school staff, students, parents and Board of Management. For it to be effective it needs to be reviewed and updated on a yearly basis. It identifies the school's strategy on promoting safe use of the Internet. It defines the parameters of behaviour and specifies the consequences of violating those parameters. Click here to get guidelines, templates, and samples to help you develop an effective AUP. ]]> Webwise News 10/10/2008 15:12:03 http://www.webwise.ie/article.aspx?id=4526  The National Centre for Technology in Education had developed several publications to help schools promote effective use of the Internet. As well as posters and advice sheets, there are also detailed publications focusing on guidelines, educational resources and technical options relating to safety on the Internet at school level. Included is a section on developing an Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) along with sample templates. It also contains practical advice on how to use ths Internet safely in schools. . More...

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