Digital Citizenship stories
Netsafe & EduSpark join forces to boost online safety in Asia
Wed, 27th Nov 2024
#
edutech
#
data privacy
#
cyberbullying
Netsafe has formed a partnership with EduSpark to enhance online safety education across Asia, targeting issues like cyberbullying and misinformation.
Palo Alto Networks launches free cyber education in NZ
Thu, 31st Oct 2024
#
edutech
#
firewalls
#
network security
Palo Alto Networks has launched its CyberFit Nation programme in New Zealand, offering free online cybersecurity education amid rising cybercrime incidents.
Netsafe launches Hector's World to boost online safety for children
Wed, 1st May 2024
#
data privacy
#
cyberbullying
#
netsafe
In a pioneering move to protect children online, Netsafe has launched 'Hector's World', a bilingual series teaching internet safety to kids aged 5-10 in England and Te Reo Māori.
HID Global launches ID verification solution
Mon, 17th Jun 2019
#
iam
#
digital citizenship
#
hid
HID Global unveils HID goID Simple Verifier, a new device allowing quick, secure age verification via mobile ID, aimed at bars and clubs.
Six tips for integrating tech in the classroom
Tue, 20th Jun 2017
#
microsoft
#
technology in the classroom
#
digital citizenship
Discover six transformative tips from educator Eileen Heller on skilfully embedding tech into teaching for dynamic, student-centred classrooms.
Google launches gamified digital citizenship programme
Fri, 9th Jun 2017
#
google
#
online safety
#
gamification
Google unveils Be Internet Awesome, a free, fun game-based programme to teach safe digital navigation to children.
Learning management systems and digital citizenship
Tue, 23rd May 2017
#
edutech
#
canvas lms
#
digital citizenship
Digital citizenship is becoming increasingly important in the education sector, as students grow up in a digital world.
Cyberbullying affects many Kiwi kids, how can you help?
Tue, 23rd May 2017
#
cyberbullying
#
netsafe
#
digital citizenship
This week, Netsafe is reminding people that bullying isn't just a playground issue, as it receives hundreds of complaints of online bullying.
Recharging robots with stories and teamwork in term 2
Mon, 22nd May 2017
#
e-learning
#
collaboration
#
technology in the classroom
A chance to try a new gamification tool that encourages collaboration. Can you save the droid before his power cells are permanently drained?.
We can stop our students being harmed by 'Blue Whale'
Tue, 16th May 2017
#
netsafe
#
digital citizenship
#
blue whale
Dangerous online game threatens young people in New Zealand, schools urged to defend against it. Blue Whale linked to self-harm and suicide.
Encouraging digital citizenship is a step into the future
Mon, 1st May 2017
#
netsafe
#
cybersafety
#
digital citizenship
Digital citizen are people who understand the rights and responsibilities of inhabiting cyberspace. You may understand; what about your students?.
Hector swims on YouTube
Sun, 1st Nov 2009
#
cyberbullying
#
online safety
#
content creation
Hector’s World, the education initiative for keeping kids safe online, now has its own YouTube channel (tinyurl.