advice for managing screentime
One great way to negotiate and manage the use of technology is to create a digital contract with your children.
Safer Internet Day 2018 took place on February 6th and each class engaged in age-appropriate lessons. Every child received a wristband promoting internet safety and raising awareness about responsible, safe use of the internet. Zeeko provided upskilling on the topic to all teachers after school on February 13th, and that evening they provided an insightful talk to a full hall of parents. Here are some of the useful tips they shared on the night:
Please discuss the above with your child. Teachers will be reinforcing these messages in class. We will be encouraging the children to leave devices in another room during homework, and also to have device-free bedrooms at night. We hope that we can work together on these areas to ensure your child’s safety and to promote his/her wellbeing.
“Through education, we want to equip parents and teachers with the knowledge and tools to protect children online. We want to empower children to make smart decisions to protect themselves online.” – Zeeko.
- Bedrooms should be device-free at night.
- Devices should be put away during homework.
- Real friends can become online friends, but online friends should NEVER become real friends.
- If your child feels unsafe online, STOP, BLOCK and TELL.
- Help your child to choose a Chatbuddy - a trust-worthy adult that your child can go to if he/she has an issue online.
Please discuss the above with your child. Teachers will be reinforcing these messages in class. We will be encouraging the children to leave devices in another room during homework, and also to have device-free bedrooms at night. We hope that we can work together on these areas to ensure your child’s safety and to promote his/her wellbeing.
“Through education, we want to equip parents and teachers with the knowledge and tools to protect children online. We want to empower children to make smart decisions to protect themselves online.” – Zeeko.
27% of Primary School boys and 11% of Primary School girls report they have spoken to a stranger online (Source: Zeeko survey 7,753 1st to 6th Class Irish Primary School Pupils, Sept 17 - Jan 18).
Below are FREE resources to create awareness and provide actionable insights for teachers, pupils and parents.
Click on the links to download:
Below are FREE resources to create awareness and provide actionable insights for teachers, pupils and parents.
Click on the links to download:
Pupil class presentation online friends (PowerPoint)
Parent flyer online friends (Black & White)
Parent flyer online friends (Colour)
Family Internet contract (Black & White)
Family Internet contract (Colour)
Parent flyer online friends (Black & White)
Parent flyer online friends (Colour)
Family Internet contract (Black & White)
Family Internet contract (Colour)
Zeeko is creating a world where young people can safely benefit from technology and the Internet. Find out more about Internet Safety by visiting
www.zeeko.ie
www.zeeko.ie