ICT+and+e-Learning


 * Parent Information and Resources...**
 * Internet safety at home is a major concern for parents
 * Keeping children safe online should be a top priority when allowing access to the internet
 * Educate your children about the dangers and why we have specific rules is more effective than just try and block everything

Try these Learning Lab activities covering topics such as Online Safety, Cyber-Bullying, Fact or Opinion, Peer Pressure, and Self Control... ||
 * [[image:Learning_Lab.jpg width="371" height="262" link="@http://learninglab.org/"]] || **Learning Lab**

Watch these NetBasics episodes to see how the Jones Family fare against the nastiest stuff that the internet has to offer. || Here, Hector and his friends learn about ICT (information and communication technology) and how to become confident and responsible digital citizens. || || **Exploring Cyber Safety With the Cyberpigs** The Adventure of the Three CyberPigs teach children how to surf safely on the Net, and particularly how to spot and navigate around Internet marketing ploys and exploring the world of online chatrooms. ||
 * [[image:kura-iwa/netbasics.png width="382" height="210" link="@http://netbasics.org.nz/"]] || **Net Basics Episodes**
 * [[image:kura-iwa/HectorsWorld.png width="369" height="243" link="@http://www.hectorsworld.com/island/index.html"]] || ** Hector's World of Learning and Cyber Safety **
 * [[image:kura-iwa/CyberPigs.png link="@http://www.media-awareness.ca/english/special_initiatives/games/cybersense_nonsense/flash/start.html"]]
 * [[image:kura-iwa/CyberPigs.png link="@http://www.media-awareness.ca/english/special_initiatives/games/cybersense_nonsense/flash/start.html"]]

An eTime handout for parents to help ensure cyber safety at home. || A selection of useful documents for parents. || NetSafe’s Contact Centre frequently receives calls from concerned parents and caregivers who are wondering how best to help their child online. This site provides parents with tips and resources to help address these concerns.
 * [[image:kura-iwa/CybSafeHome.png caption="CybSafeHome.png"]] || **Cyber Safety at Home Handout**
 * Why the internet is indispensable in education?
 * Why internet safety is important?
 * What your schools are doing to keep your children safe.
 * What are the risks at home?
 * What can you do at home to keep your children safe?
 * [[image:gr8tersthcanterbury/family.png caption="family.png"]] || **Recommendations and guides for parents**
 * [[image:kura-iwa/netsafe_issafe.png caption="netsafe_issafe.png" link="http://www.netsafe.org.nz/"]] || ** NetSafe for parents and caregivers **

**//"In My Day"//** is a Parents' Guide to Cybersafety: http://www.inmyday.org.nz/ || There are lots of "rules" on how kids (and parents) can use the Internet... but the most important rule is that kids and parents agree to a set of criteria.
 * [[image:gr8tersthcanterbury/sklogosmall.gif caption="sklogosmall.gif" link="http://www.safekids.com/contract.htm"]] || ** Templates for family internet safety contracts **

SafeKids.com also explores

 * Child Safe Search
 * Child Safety on the Information Highway
 * Facebook privacy tools
 * Family Contract for Online Safety
 * Online Safety Quiz
 * Safe Kids Song ||
 * [[image:kura-iwa/safeteenscom.png caption="safeteenscom.png" link="@http://safeteens.com/"]] || An American site on internet Safety, some great tips for kids, teens and adults.

SafeTeens.com provides tools for families on
=Links to what's happening around the school = Room 1: http://ouruhia1.wikispaces.com/ Room 2: http://ouruhia2.wikispaces.com/ Room 3: http://ouruhia3.wikispaces.com/ Room 4: https://ouruhia4-2011.wikispaces.com/ Room 5: http://ouruhia5.wikispaces.com/
 * Teen Safety on the Info Highway
 * Guidelines for Parents of Teens
 * Social Networking Tips for Teens
 * Tips to Stop Cyberbullying
 * Cell Phone Safety Tips
 * Teen Sexting Tips ||

= **Ouruhia's Facebook Page and Text Alerts for Ouruhia School Parents.** =

-Info on late running buses/class trips/sudden changes of plan.
What do I do?

***On a computer** signup at [|www.twitter.com] //*You may be able to bypass this step and go straight to Step 1 below//

**Once set up on the computer, grab your mobile phone** 1. Text **follow oursch** to 8987 2. Wait for a reply

(Some people have found that the next 6 steps are not necessary. Try skipping them out) 3. Reply with the Twitter **username** you just created 4. Wait for a reply 5. Reply with the **password** you just created 6. Wait for a reply 7. Reply with **OK** 8. Text **follow oursch** to 8987 You are now in business. **You don’t need to visit Twitter Website again.**

__ **To stop texts** __ __ Send OFF @oursch to 8987 __ __ You might like to get all texts all of the time, or only activate this service when your child is out on a school trip. It is up to you. __

**Text service on or off you can still see all Tweets...** -On the front page of this wiki... here -On the school FaceBook page []