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1. Here's how to evaluate information online

   

   The internet is an instant source of valuable information on subjects children study or take an interest in. However, it is impossible to ensure everything on the internet is good quality.Some sites contain information that is misleading, biased, badly written or just wrong. As a parent or carer you can play an important role in helping your children develop skills to discriminate between trustworthy and untrustworthy sites. Download this handy activity card to find out more.

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2. Here's how to make the most of online communities

   

   Online communities offer children varied opportunities for developing knowledge and interests as well as important social and communication skills.

   However, as with most things in life, children need to behave sensibly, be aware of potential risks and know how to deal with any problems. This card gives you a quick overview of online communities and how they work.

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3. Here's how to help your child use the internet responsibly

   

   Being safe online and behaving responsibly are important parts of using the internet effectively. Your children may seem ultra-confident with using technology, but there’s still a lot you can teach them.Understand what you can do and what your child needs to learn to keep them safe. Remember: protect, educate and empower! Get started with the ideas in the card.

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4. Here's how to teach your child to use online content responsibly

   

   The internet offers unlimited resources to support your child’s learning – from written information to images to music. However, it’s important that they understand how to use responsibly the content they find. Work through the ideas on this card to talk with your child about using online content for schoolwork and leisure.

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5. Here's how to search smartly for information

   

   With billions of pages of information, the internet can sometimes appear overwhelming. So it’s important to help your children understand how best to find the information they want so they don’t waste time or become frustrated.  Download this handy activity card to find out more.

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