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This blog entry includes links to sixteen of the best  websites pertaining to internet safety for kids. Some are US-based, however, it provides a great starting point for those schools who are starting to tread cybersafety as a priority. 

"Nine Themes of Digital Citizenship An opportunity to look at cybersafety and cyberbullying with a larger framework of Digital Citizenship.

Another Cybersafety resource by MTV et al. Includes a Quiz, stories, and fact sheets - worth a look

Some nice CyberSafety resources/websites for those of you who teach Cyber-Safety in your school

A nice grid around cybersafety and connected, safe and responsible use of technology 

Cyber Safety Cafe, another resource to support cybersafety

The Australian Government's Easy Guide to Socialising Online provides information on how internet users can protect themselves and their information when using social networking sites, search engines and online games.

Some great ideas on raising awareness of Digital Citizenship among students. 

ThinkB4U is a new series of web safety videos and tutorials from Google and its partners. Using the "choose your own adventure" aspect of YouTube video editing, ThinkB4U offers interactive videos to educate viewers about things like protecting online reputations, avoiding scams, research and critical thinking, and responsible text messaging. ThinkB4U is divided into three basic sections; students, parents, and educators. Each section addresses nine different topics related to safe and responsible use of the Internet and cell phones. The sections include short videos about the topics, a short written lesson, and some interactive games on the topics of responsible use of the Internet and of cell phones.

Michael Carr Gregg's 5 Reasons why Cyberbullying Policies are Ineffective.

Following an Australian study of 10000 kids, Professor Donna Cross summarises the facts

Looks like Youtube have brought in a new feature, Safety mode. Might be a good idea to turn it on if you're using YouTube in class

NetSmartzKids is a website set up to teach children and young adults about using the internet safely. Well worth a look when working on cyber safety with kids. US Focussed, but still has much relevant information.

Another great commoncraft video

A twitterbot with some great links related to CyberBullying

good cyberbullying video with links to supporting website

good cyberbullying video with links to supporting website

A great YouTube channel/video with an interactive, thought-provoking clip on Cyberbullying.

A fantastic article worth reading that explores teacher vs student expertise in ICLT and it's implications with teaching an learning. The interview at the bottom is also worth a listen, it is an interview with Edith, a student in England speaking about ICLT in her learning. She recently spoke at a TeachMeet, and in the interview, explores many aspects of ICLT in the classroom, including wether ICLT should be treated as an integrated, or separate subject.

Great site to explore - focuses on bullying / cyberbullying