Obviously you'll want to make sure your pupils surf safely and don't share personal information with strangers, and you'll also want to protect the school's ICT equipment from viruses, spam and abuse.

 

While the internet has brought new ways to teach and work on projects, it's also been used by bullies and special interest groups seeking to influence young minds. It's therefore important that children are encouraged to question the source of information they find. Developing critical evaluation skills will enable them to better judge the websites they use, and is an important part of curriculum requirements for older children.

 

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