Hediye Sezin Aykurt - Girmeler Primary School - Turkey - Internet Safety and Ethics

Being safe online starts with being a good digital citizen. It also means setting rules and limits together so kids and adults know each other's expectations when it comes to navigating social media, the internet, and when using technology. Kids should feel empowered while online. As adults, we can empower youth by providing a safe space where they can come with their concerns, questions, and observations about what they experience online. Teaching online etiquette involves regular conversations with our kids, checking in with them, and using real-life experiences as teaching tools.

Simply put, online etiquette, or netiequette, is acceptable behaviour when on the internet. Think of it as a set of rules or guidelines. When online, users should be kind, honest, and respect the rights and property of others – essentially, acting and behaving the same offline in daily life as when online.