Students Stay Smart Online

Australian schools are being offered free e-security resources to help students to stay smart online. "Young people have grown up with the internet. They are always connected and often deeply engaged with new social networking services," the Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy, said.

"Given their experience online, young people are in a great position to help their families to improve e-security at home."

The new interactive learning modules are targeted specifically at Year 3 and Year 9 students and highlight the simple steps they can take to be smart online.

The Budd:e E-security Education Modules feature e-security tips, games and video content. They have been developed specifically to provide an enjoyable and informative experience for students.

The Budd:e E-security Education Modules are available for download and order on CD-ROM from the Australian Government's e-security website: www.staysmartonline.gov.au

[NIB Vol 28 No. 5 July 2009]