Having discussed the school's medium term plans with my AT during task and observation week, it appears that my class are booked in to use the ICT suite and the I-Pads regularly throughout the half-term for literacy, history, geography and of course, ICT. I have downloaded and familiarised myself with the school's E-safety policy which was available on the school's website and have found KidSmart leaflets available for staff and pupils in the ICT suite. There was also a display on internet safety which encouraged children to keep personal details about themselves private and to report things that made them uncomfortable online.
I have also discussed E-safety with my AT, in particular ensuring that safety mode is set up for Youtube preventing inappropriate videos and adverts popping up unexpectedly. She also pointed out that luckily, there have been very few instances of cyber-bullying and trouble with social networking sites, which my AT believes is down to their young age - it would appear most of the children do not own mobile phones or have Facebook accounts yet.
Having researched E-safety in some depth, I feel very confident about modelling the use of ICT in class and teaching children how to protect themselves while using the internet. On reflection, it is important not to avoid using the internet through fear of the risks involved for children. By teaching confidence, awareness and responsibility while online, we are preparing them for the modern world.
I have also discussed E-safety with my AT, in particular ensuring that safety mode is set up for Youtube preventing inappropriate videos and adverts popping up unexpectedly. She also pointed out that luckily, there have been very few instances of cyber-bullying and trouble with social networking sites, which my AT believes is down to their young age - it would appear most of the children do not own mobile phones or have Facebook accounts yet.
Having researched E-safety in some depth, I feel very confident about modelling the use of ICT in class and teaching children how to protect themselves while using the internet. On reflection, it is important not to avoid using the internet through fear of the risks involved for children. By teaching confidence, awareness and responsibility while online, we are preparing them for the modern world.