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The Law on Sexting – Important Considerations for Schools

There is currently no law in Ireland that specifically governs the act of exchanging intimate content online or the more […]

Posting Pictures to a School Website

The taking, publishing and sharing of images is one area where technological changes have resulted in a revolution in the way the whole process takes place. No longer do you have to bring a roll of film to a developer and wait for your pictures to be printed

Protecting your Privacy on 9 Popular Social Networks

Privacy settings on social networking services Social media can be both a personal and public space; this brings some professional […]

Explainer: What is Whisper?

Whisper is an anonymous social networking app. Users post confessions, either fact or fiction, by super imposing text on a […]

11 Tips for protecting your privacy

If you’re new to teaching, or just new to Facebook, one thing you should definitely do before you step foot […]

MySelfie and the Wider World is launched

A new Primary Anti-Cyber Bullying Teachers’ Handbook, was launched by Minister for Skills, Research and Innovation, Damien English TD in Dublin Castle […]

Safer Internet Day 2015 in Ireland

Safer Internet Day 2015, celebrated on February 10th, was the biggest and best one yet. Officially launched in Dublin Castle by Minister […]

Irish schools above the EU average in tackling Internet Safety

A new report on children’s use of the internet launched to mark Safer Internet Day 2015 has found that Irish […]

How to Take a Screenshot on your PC, Phone or Tablet

  Taking a screenshot is an important skill for young people and parents to have. This article will show you […]

Lesson 4 – You’ve been framed

This is the home of MySelfie's Lesson 4. This focuses on digital photo sharing and how to use it responsibly. It includes a Irish made animation and plan.

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