Safer Internet Day 2025
Did you know that 11th February 2025 is Safer Internet Day?
This is a great way to start the 2025 school year and also an important message for every day in our classrooms.
Safer Internet Day is a global initiative aimed at promoting safer and more responsible use of the internet, particularly among children and young people. Find out more about this year's Safer Internet Day campaign here.
This year, the eSafety Commissioner in Australia is highlighting the campaign theme “Together for a better internet,” which encourages individuals to create a more positive and secure digital environment through three key ideas:
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Connect safely and with purpose
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Reflect before we act
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Protect with knowledge.
As educators, you play a crucial role in guiding students to navigate the online world with awareness and caution.
This year’s campaign exposes some alarming statistics highlighting the urgency of online safety education. For instance, 70% of Australian adults have experienced a negative online incident, and nearly a third of young gamers have faced bullying in the virtual world. Such data underscores the necessity for continuous education and awareness efforts.
Want to boost your confidence in teaching cyber security and awareness and be ready to help students and you stay safe?
Our free online Cyber Security & Awareness courses are designed to help you do just that! Here's what you can expect:
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You'll gain access to awesome, high-quality resources and programs that you can use straight away in your classroom.
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You'll get to explore the challenges and risks of the digital world and learn how to guide your students in being proactive and informed with technology.
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You'll deepen your understanding of important topics like computer science fundamentals, data privacy and security, digital systems, and cyber ethics.
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You can connect and share ideas with other teachers in the course communities.
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Plus, you'll receive a certificate for 5 professional learning hours upon completion.
And did we mention it's all free?
Whether you're a primary or secondary teacher, there's a course for you. It's a great opportunity to enhance your skills and make a real difference in how young people interact with technology. The online Cyber Security & Awareness courses are run by the CSER STEM Professional Learning team at The University of Adelaide and are supported by Google Australia. Don't miss out – jump in and start learning today!
Find out more and enrol for free from our online courses page.
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Thank you to Google Australia for supporting the update of these courses.