Webwise is The NCTE’s internet safety initiative. Our aim is to educate and promote dialogue between children, teachers and parents on safe and appropriate use of the internet and new media, to ensure that they are aware of the benefits of the Internet as well as its risk Visit www.webwise.ie to access our internet safety information, advice and tools.

What can schools do to promote safe use of the Internet?

• Implement and update an Internet Safety Acceptable Use Policy.
• Educate students on how to be safe on the web.
• Install and update a filtering/monitoring system.

The school should combine all three of the above strategies rather than over reliance on one to empower learners online.

Are there any government publications that offer guidelines and advice on browsing, downloading, using email, chat rooms, newsgroups and publishing a school website?

Yes, the main publication is Webwise Information and Advice for Schools and some of the information in this section is extracted from it and Webwise.ie.

Webwise

Webwise is the website of NCTE's Webwise Internet Safety initiative.

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