Teach your family about Internet safety, how to avoid online bullying, social media safety, and online gaming safety with help from Microsoft Security.
The Professional Development Service for Teachers (PDST) Technology in Education (formerly NCTE) promotes the integration of ICT in learning and teaching in first & second level schools in Ireland.
With effect from 1st June 2012, the role and functions of the National Centre for Technology in Education (NCTE) come under the remit of the Professional Development Service for Teachers (PDST). Existing programmes and services are being maintained and all contact details remain the same.
External Links
NCTE - National Centre for Technology in Education
Webwise - Webwise Internet Safety and Advice
Scoilnet - Ireland's National Education Portal
PDST - Professional Development Service for Teachers
NetSmartz Workshop is an interactive, educational program of the National Center for Missing & Exploited ChildrenĀ® (NCMEC) that provides resources to help teach children how to be safer on- and offline. The program is designed for children ages 5-17, and provides resources such as videos, games, activity cards, and presentations for parents and guardians, educators, and law enforcement. Site's contents are in English and although there are no captioned or translated videos, some texts are also available in Spanish.
Our children are our nation's most valuable asset. They represent the bright future of our country and hold our hopes for a better nation. Our children are also the most vulnerable members of society. Protecting our children against the fear of crime and from becoming victims of crime must be a national priority.
The Kidsmart website has been written by Childnet International, a non-profit organisation working to help make the internet a great place for children. Resources specially produced for the website are the result of a wide consultation with officials from the Department for Education & Skills (DfES) and British Educational Communications & Technology Agency (BECTA), as well as other charities, police liaison officers, school teachers, Local Education Authorities (LEA), ICT co-ordinators, and parents and pupils themselves.
A great resource that can be used to discuss online safety and social media as well as exploring English topics by basing profiles on characters from stories that you are currently looking at.