Given that most young people will use social media of some sort, and at an increasingly early age, a site which trains them to use social media responsibly may be of interest to parents/guardians. This Irish site, which is based in Limerick, has been endorsed by Pat Courtney, Director of Anti Bullying Services, former National Anti-Bullying Co-ordinator SPHE, Dept of Education.
Cybersmarties.com is proud to announce the launch of the FIRST SAFE EDUCATIONAL SOCIAL NETWORK designed specifically for primary school children. This school resource has been endorsed by Pat Courtney, National Anti-Bullying Co-ordinator.
Please view his very interesting short video below to Parents and Teachers in which Pat discusses children’s online relationship with social media https://youtu.be/YbcLF5Fa32A
Through in-built security software:
CyberSmarties.com allows kids to use social media in a controlled, supervised and safe environment without the fear of harassment or cyber-bullying.
Cybersmarties.com empowers kids to protect their own well-being, to make friends with other kids across Ireland safely and teaches netiquette and empathy. It is the first social network to use behavioural technology combined with education to train young children to use social media responsibly and protect their online presence. Cybersmarties is integrated with the SPHE program, covering four areas of the SPHE curriculum and is a fully interactive, progressive educational tool.
The site is for 6-12 year olds and users are authenticated via registration through their school.
For more information visit www.cybersmarties.com, email admin@cybersmarties.com with any queries you may have.
“Cybersmarties.com is a progressive, up to date social media site developed for children, with children’s internet safety and education in mind. At Cybersmarties.com they have a keen understanding of what makes for safe and responsible use of social media as well as how to tackle the negative behaviours which can result in cyberbullying and other misuse. They do this through a clever form of positive reinforcement using video clips and daily messages which promote responsible use by children at an early age. I would highly recommend the use of Cybersmarties.com to Parents and Teachers”
John Wills (School Cyber Safety Consultant, Psychologist) (BA Psych;MA; Dip CBT)