Film Education -

Introduction

For teachers and parents, knowing that what children and young people view online is suitable for them, and ensuring that moving and still images of young people are used appropriately, are important concerns.

This article offers basic information and links to explore issues of online safety both with reference to film and in wider contexts. It is relevant to teachers working with children aged 7-19 in ICT, citizenship, PSHE, literacy and English.

Whilst online safety is relevant year-round, teachers may wish to use the linked resources here to explore the issues in events around Safer Internet Day on February 15th 2013. The theme of this year’s Safer Internet Day is ‘Online Rights and Responsibilities: Connect with Respect’.

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