CyberSmart

Cybersmart is a great website that can help protect students when on the World Wide Web. Cybersmart provides activities, resources, and practical advice to help young kids, kids, teens, and parents safely enjoy the online world. Cybersmart also offers training and resources for schools and materials for library staff. Developed by the Australian Communications and Media Authority, Cybersmart is part of the Australian Government’s cyber safety program.  It has a live text news feed. It provides lessons on how to socialize on the internet and what is the appropriate and what is not. One particular example is how to deal with cyber bullying and how to say no. Not only does it protect the student on the computer but also on the cell phone.  To help raise awareness of cybersafety issues with library users, library staff may like to use some of the free Cybersmart resources, including the issue-specific downloadable brochures, below, which are designed for parents and their children. The Cybersmart Schools Gateway houses a wide range of cybersafety information and teaching resources for primary and secondary schools. These accessible and engaging materials are designed to help schools develop and implement a holistic approach to cybersafety. It is a great website that provides an abundance of safety tips and lessons.http://www.cybersmart.gov.au/