21st Century Learning and Teaching

The back-to-school season is responsible for billions of dollars spent on digital devices; laptops, tablets and smartphones are changing the way our children learn, and subsequently, the way they interact with the world around them. Unfortunately, many children fall victim to the negative aspects of technology: cyberbullying, sexting and online predation. While certainly all children won’t encounter these issues, it certainly doesn’t mean they don’t exist, and it isn’t an excuse for you not to be aware. In today’s digitally connected world, one of the best things we can offer our child is our parental, involvement, education and vigilance. While you certainly don’t have to stay ahead of your kids when it comes to knowing about the coolest photo app, it is critically important that you know when they start using it; you have a safety plan in place, and you know what to talk to your kids about as well as have insured that all their digital devices are safety enabled.

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- http://gustmees.wordpress.com/2012/07/07/bring-your-own-device-advantages-dangers-and-risks/

National Cybersecurity Awareness Month Advocates Good “Cyber Hygiene”
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Check also what CIO.GOV http://www.cio.gov/pages.cfm/page/National-Cybersecurity-Awareness-Month-Advocates-Good-Cyber-Hygiene  An Official Website of the United States Government says: Surfing the web. Social networking. Shopping. Even the most innocuous online activities can pose a threat to our nation’s cybersecurity, and all Americans should play a part in protecting it.

- http://gustmees.wordpress.com/2012/07/11/cyberhygiene-hygiene-for-ict-in-education-and-business/

- http://gustmees.wordpress.com/category/get-smart-with-5-minutes-tutorials/

- http://www.scoop.it/t/apple-mac-ios4-ipad-iphone-and-in-security

- http://www.scoop.it/t/ict-security-tools

- http://www.scoop.it/t/securite-pc-et-internet

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http://internet-safety.yoursphere.com/2012/08/back-to-school-online-safety-guide/