Digital Safety Videos
We are delighted to share several videos from our partners in children’s online safety, Webwise.ie.
Visit the Webwise Parents Hub for more practical advice on key online safety and digital citizenship topics including videos from parenting, technology, and education experts, along with Talking Points to start a conversation with your child, and Explainer Guides to popular apps and platforms.
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Coping with ‘The Threat of Invisibility’ when using social media
Author Dr Ciarán Mc Mahon highlights the detrimental effect of trying to
Finding meaningful and personal connection through social media platforms
Author Dr Ciarán Mc Mahon breaks down the meaning of ‘social capital’
The importance of being a good social media role model for your child
Author Dr Ciarán Mc Mahon discusses the concept of ‘context collapse’ –
Webwise: Screen time – what parents need to know
Áine Lynch, CEO of the National Parents Council Primary offers advice on effectively managing screen time.
Webwise: Sexting – What Parents Need to Know
Elaine Byrnes, Doctoral Researcher-Psychology, NUI Galway explains why teens may get involved in sexting and offers advice on how parents can talk to their teen about image-sharing.
Devices, Apps, Games and Platforms
Tech correspondent Jess Kelly goes through the most popular devices, apps and
Support and Empower your Child Online
Tech correspondent Jess Kelly discusses the best way to support and empower
Parental Controls and Safety Features for Devices
Tech correspondent Jess Kelly explains the various parental controls and safety features