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Young people
The Internet today offers great scope for learning, creating and
connecting with friends and family. At the bottom of the
page, there are a sample of
links for you to explore. Have fun and remember the WISE code!
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Always ask why
a website or someone you
make friends with on the Internet
would need your personal information.
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Be inspired!
The Internet
offers great tools for learning, discovering and
creating. |
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Be
secure. There are
constantly new scams,
hoaxes, viruses and spyware on the Internet.
Install
security software to keep your computer and data safe. |
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Evaluate the stuff you read, see
or receive through the Internet. Just because its on the
Internet does not make it true, reliable or genuine. |
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Games and other cool sites
The Internet offers many fun
activities. You can make a movie online, send an e-greeting
card, create an online band and more...
Homework
The Internet offers great websites for homework help
and learning...[more]
Fun Language
Have you noticed how people chatting on Messenger or sending
emails sometimes use a whole new language? Click
here to find out more..
Youth creating opportunities
There are many fantastic
organisation worldwide which work with youth and help them
to connect to each other and create positive change....[more]
Have your say
We would love to hear from
you. If you want to send us your thoughts ideas or
contributions, send an email to
info at wisekids.org.uk replacing the word at with the
symbol @ and removing all the spaces.
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Social Networking Sites
Sites like Bebo.com and
MySpace.com are popular with young people who use them to
socialise and network with friends online. To find out the how
you can use these sites safely, visit
www.blogsafety.com.
Search the Internet?
Ever wondered if there were search sites just for you?
...[more]
Safety Tips
Learn more about using the Internet
safely..[more]
BBC chat guide
The BBC have an Internet safety resource called
Chatguide, which comprises a teaching pack and videos for Key
Stages 2 and 3
....[more]
Understanding Chat Danger
Childnet
have an excellent website on
Chat Danger which
offers advice on how to keep safe when chatting online.
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Cyber Bullying
Many young people today get bullied
via their mobile phones or public websites. To learn how to
manage these issues, visit
ChildLine's site on Bullying or
DfES's Anti-bullying
resource.
Young people,
music and the Internet
Childnet and ProMusic
have launched an international campaign to make young people and
parents aware of issues to do with downloading music from the
Internet ....[more]
Internet Safety Games
Check out how clued up you are on
Internet Safety with these games...[more]
Moderated Chat Rooms
The following are a small selection of moderated chat sites..[more]
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