nominet trust lunchtime briefing
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Brief presentation about Nominet Trust's interest in Web SafeTRANSCRIPT
• Investing in, and supporting 3 broad areas– Getting people online– Staying safe online– Use of the internet for social good
www.nominettrust.org.uk
[email protected] @dansutchNext Call for Proposals:Application deadline: Monday 14th March (eligibility form beginning of March)
Range of Approaches to Digital Safety
http://www.digitalme.co.uk/safe/ www.beatbullying.org
www.digitalme.co.uk/safe/
UKCCIS research highlights
• Only 2% of children (8-15) say they are not confident in keeping themselves safe online
• Yet...– 17% would give out their home address (12-15s)
– 52% would give out their email address (12-15s)
– 29% would give out their phone number (12-15s)
– www.education.gov.uk/ukccis - interim key findings for Children’s Internet Safety
Positive Approaches to Digital Safety
... ‘there is extensive theory, conceptual development and policy on digital literacy and digital participation, yet little evidence about how this can be translated into practice.’Hague , C and Williamson, B. (2009) Digital participation, digital literacy and school subjects; a review of the policies,
literature and evidence. Futurelab
Safe, effective and appropriate uses of the Internet
We are seeking to improve understanding of how to increase web access and safety, as well as how the Internet can be used to enhance people’s lives
Get involved: cloudlearn.netdigitalme.co.uk/safebeatbullying.org
[email protected]@dansutch