You hear about it a lot on the TV, radio and online, but do you know what fake news really is. More importantly, do you know how to recognise what is real and what is not in the online world. Luckily our friends at Webwise are here to help.
You can also follow RTÉ's Truth Matters Campaign HERE
ADULTS GET TRICKED BY FAKE NEWS TOO
The internet is a brilliant tool we can use to do so many things but because there is so much to see and do online it's easy to get lost and end up somewhere you didn't mean to go.
In this video our HTML Heroes, Archie and Ruby, give us their top tips for staying safe while browsing the Internet so you can know how to find the fun and trustworthy sites and avoid any nasty stuff online.
Key safety points:
When browsing a new website ask yourself these questions to help you decide it it's trustworthy or not:
- Who owns the website?
- Why was it made?
- Is it up to date?
- What will they do with your personal information?
A padlock and 'https’ at the beginning of a website address that means the site is secure and virus free.
If you’re not sure if something you find online is fake, true or meant for you - ask a parent or trusted adult they’ll know what to do!
Then download this to learn more on how to stay safe.
HTML Heroes: An Introduction to the Internet
These lessons have been designed for children between the ages of 7 and 10. More HTML Heroes lesson activities are available at https://www.webwise.ie/html-heroes/
About Webwise
Webwise is the Irish Internet Safety Awareness Centre, part of the Professional Development Service for Teachers, a Department of Education & Skills-funded support service.
Webwise is co-funded by the Department of Education & Skills and co-financed by the European Union's Connecting Europe Facility.
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