Hi everyone,
Just taking this opportunity on ‘ Safer Internet Day ‘ for a little update on what’s happening in DML in Junior Cycle.
Safer Internet Day is an annual event celebrated globally on the second day of the 2nd week of February with the aim of promoting a safer and better internet for all users. The theme for 2023 is “Want to talk about it? Making space for conversations about life online”.
The Safer Internet Day slogan of “Together for a better internet” encourages everyone to join the movement, to participate, and to make the most of the internet’s potential to bring people together.
As you may know students take DML as a short course with 1 hour each week encouraging positive use of social media and the internet and cover topics from Fake News , Digital Footprint, Cyber Bullying, Privacy issues etc. The team of teachers involved in delivering the course with me are Ms Mc Grory, Ms O’ Hare and Ms Leanne Barrett.
Some of the activities happening presently/ near future :
- First Years –Competiton this week to design an internet Safety Message on a sticker using Canva in each DML class. The winning sticker will be printed for the class to place on their devices. Webwise have supplied us with some wrist bands for some First Years too.
- Workshops – Laura Hoey – Wellness Hub Mental Health Officer will deliver a workshop titled ” Staying Well online ” on Friday 10th February 2023 (1st Year Cezanne, Degas, Monet) and Friday 24th February 2023 to 1st Year Renoir . Students will receive a little wellness pack too. She will deliver a workshop to 5th years and LCA 1 on Thursday 16th March 2023. ( Will post times/ venue on Teams for the students)
- Second & Third Years – Have entered the Inspiring Digital Enterprise Awards (IDEA) and are busy earning their badges. Students who achieve the Bronze Award will be presented with their certificate after Easter.
- Third Years have just finished presenting their CBA s on a range of issues relating to internet safety. Some presented to first years.
- We continue to work on lessons from the FUSE programme with SPHE teachers.
Please find link attached to the Patents Hub on Webwise . Here you will find information and support to ensure your child makes the most of their time on line. The TalkListenLearn campaign supports parents on topics of conversation around on line activity using the Topic Generator.
Have a great day, Ms Mooney