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National Centre for Technology Education

Dot.SafeInternet Safety Workshop

Friday, 5th October 2001

Mont Clare HotelDublin

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WP1 Objectives

• To identify existing messages, means and impact throughout Europe and internationally

• To define audiences and ways to impact on them

• To develop messages and means for testing

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Methodology

3 Surveys Designed:• Resource Database• Multiplier Questionnaire• Dot.Safe Survey

- Form A: Technical & Non-Technical Strategies- Form B: Experiences & Concerns of Teachers

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Survey Design

• Internet usage in schools and teacher attitudes

• Primary and Post Primary versions• Age Categories• Database designed to accept online

completion• Survey available in eight languages

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Teacher Awareness

• Generally high level of awareness among teachers of Internet dangers

• Role of ICT coordinator quite dominent

• Need for enhanced management role• Over half concerns based on actual

experiences (52%)

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Teacher Concerns

1. Child Pornography2. Vulnerability to paedophiles3. Exposure to graphic images/violence/crime4. Receipt of computer viruses5. Racial hatred/discrimination6. Exposure to explicit/crude language7. Receipt of unwanted email

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Policies & Initiatives

• 96 per cent of surveyed schools have developed safety guidelines for Internet usage

• Permission to use the Internet was also required in the majority of schools

• Advice and guidance used to inform pupils about Internet safety

• Acceptable Use Policy is identified as a key strategy

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Target Groups

• Main audience– Teachers– ICT Coordinators– Principals

• Secondary audience– Parents– Students

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Resource Database

Key Features:

• 110 resources in the database• Web-based materials - predominant feature• Includes variety of languages and countries• Fully searchable• http://dotsafe.eun.org

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Sample Resources

• Websites for Children – quizzes, safety tips • Websites for Parents– general info, family

advice.• Websites for Teachers –useful links,

classroom resources.• Sample selection of better resources

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Recommendations

• The focus of future work should be in the area of training and resources for teachers

• An internet safety teacher training programme should refer to– Vigilance– Technical and non technical strategie– Acceptable Use Policy – Parental liaison

• Teachers of the 11-16 year old category should be a key target group

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Recommendations

• Internet safety materials to support the role of the ICT coordinator

• Management/head teachers encouraged to develop policies for safer Internet use at school level

• A focus should be put on parental involvement• The protection of the identity of users should be a

priority

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Recommendations

• Responses indicate a high level of knowledge and use of the Internet by teachers

• Such knowledge may enable teachers to be actively involved in future initiatives

• The comprehensive database of internet safety information and resources should continue to be updated on a regualr basis

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Work Package 1

Thank You

John Hurley: [email protected] +353-1-7008203Sinead Thornton: [email protected]

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National Centre for Technology in Education

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