More and more of the information we read is read online. Social media and web pages have replaced newspapers, and even TV, for many of us and our learners. It is important to be critical of everything we read, whether it is online or not. Information can be misleading and we should support our learners to …
Almost half (47%) of internet users report coming across a potential harm while using social media, as opposed to news services (3%) and gaming platforms (2%) with these harms being the most reported (in terms of potential consumption harms): hateful, offensive or discriminatory content (64%) animal cruelty (62%) generally offensive or ‘bad’ language (62%) content …
Gaming is one of the most popular past times in the world. The amount of money spent playing games is more than that spent on video-on-demand (VOD), such as Netflix, or music streaming like Spotify combined. There are many aspects to gaming beyond playing the games, including livestreaming, esports or gambling. Modern online gaming requires …
More and more of the money we spend is spent online or digitally and that includes gambling. Learners need to understand the benefits and risks of using digital money and online accounts to make purchases. Do they understand the amount of targeted advertising that they are exposed to? Are they aware of when a social …
Our aim This page aims to provide clear and concise information about popular platforms where children and young people consume online content. It is intended to provide knowledge and understanding for educators, so that they are more confident planning, delivering and assessing cyber resilience and internet safety learning. How to use this page Children and …
More and more of the information we read is read online. Social media and web pages have replaced newspapers, and even TV, for many of us and our learners. Learners will likely use apps, such as TikTok or YouTube, to find information rather than a traditional web browser. However, web browsers and search engine apps, such …
The programme is structured to support digital leaders at all levels to reflect on current and emerging practice and consider the nature and purpose of digital learning and teaching. Participants will be encouraged to examine and discuss the themes of developing self regulated digital learners opportunities for curriculum change and flexibility enhancing a digitally enabled …
Our aim This page aims to provide clear and concise information about popular platforms where children and young people communicate online. It is intended to provide knowledge and understanding for educators, so that they are more confident planning, delivering and assessing cyber resilience and internet safety learning. How to use this page Children and young …
The British Esports Association (@British_Esports) has developed a new Parent & Carers Guide in collaboration with the NSPCC, which aims to educate parents and carers about esports and online safety. This guide has been created to provide information to help parents understand more about the esports industry. The contents of the guide include: Information about …
Esports (or electronic sports) is a term used to describe competitive video gaming. With 81% of children playing video games online nowadays, games are arguably a larger part of their lives than ever before. The British Esports Association (BEA) is a not-for-profit national body established in 2016 to promote esports in the UK, increase its level of awareness, …
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