Cyber Wellness
Help your child stay safe online by learning about cyberthreats, cyber bullying, and excessive internet use. Download our tip sheets for practical guidance.
What are Cyberthreats?
Cyberthreats are malicious or criminal attempts to damage or disrupt a computer network or system. Examples of cyberthreats include malware, phishing, hacking and spamming.
For more information on Cyberthreats, please click on this link below.
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What is Cyber Bullying?
Cyber bullying occurs when electronic gadgets, such as mobile phones and computers; social media; and Internet services are used as a means to intentionally hurt someone in cyberspace.
For more information on Cyber Bullying, please click on this link below.
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What is Excessive Internet Use?
Excessive Internet Use happens when an individual who uses the Internet to the extent where he/ she experiences problematic outcomes that negatively affect his/ her life.
For more information on Excessive Internet Use, please click on this link below.
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What is Positive Peer Influence ?
Peer influence is a critical factor in shaping students’ habits and behaviours. In Cyberwellnes, it encourages students to be a positive online role model and advocate positive online bahaviours.
For more information on how parents can guide their children to be a Positive Peer Influence online, please click the link below:
Tip Sheet on Positive Peer Influence (opens in new tab)
Helping your child handle online content
For more information on how parents can guide their children to handle online content, please click the link below:
Tip Sheet on helping your child handle online content (opens in new tab)
Helping Your Children with Appropriate Online Expression
T1 Parents Tipsheet (opens in new tab)
Helping Your Children Be Discerning About Online Information
T2 Parents Tipsheet (opens in new tab)
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