Haere Mai to the Digital Licence!
Did you know?
Eight out of ten people in New Zealand now own a smartphone or tablet, and 88% of us use social media every month.
Incorporating two certifications targeting children under 13 and children 13 and over with age appropriate content focusing on digital reputation, online safety and digital wellbeing. By placing children in real life scenarios they will explore and develop tools and strategies to remain safe online.
How it works
Created by cyber safety experts, teachers and psychologists, the Digital Licence is a must have resource to keep your children safe online.
Develop Critical Digital Skills
Help protect students against cyber bullying, risky behaviors, and privacy breaches by equipping them with the tools and strategies to remain safe online.
Comprehensive Program
Eight modules with an abundance of fun and engaging online questions to promote discussion. Combines technical, ethnical and behavioral lessons, supported by an array of activities which are differentiated, engaging and thought provoking.
Community Resource
Flexibility to engage parents, friends and carers by setting modules for home learning, to encourage shared and agreed online values.
Topics covered
Digital Devices
Safe vs unsafe apps, virus types, cloud storage, and caring for devices
Protecting Privacy
Passwords, scams, protecting private information and trust within the online world
Searching & Researching
Search engines and filters, file downloading, and dealing with offensive content
Creating & Sharing
Copyright and plagiarism, sharing of images and videos, and reporting offensive and inappropriate content
Social Networking & Gaming
Digital rights and responsibilities, social media, and gaming
Communicating Safely Online
Instant messaging, emailing, video calling, and appropriate vs inappropriate communication online
Credits, Cards & Tokens
Online transactions, in game and in app purchasing, scams, and phishing
Friends & Strangers (Digital Licence under 13 years)
Fake accounts online, cyber bullying, unwanted contact, and managing friends online
Relationships & Reputation (Digital Licence 13 Plus)
Unwanted contact online, trust and respectful relationships, peer pressure, risky behaviours, and legal issues
Australia & New Zealand Internet Awards (ANZIA) for
Security and Safety and Certified by the Office of the
Children's eSafety Commissioner in Australia.