Safer Internet Day started in Europe in 2004 and now includes approximately 180 countries and territories worldwide.
Safer Internet Day raises awareness of current and emerging online issues, from cyberbullying to social networking and digital identity.
Safe Internet practices are important for learners as the COVID-19 pandemic brought on-line learning to most schools and Zoom meetings became the norm for business operations. Learning and meeting on-line brought about new security concerns.
Going forward, it is likely that on-line learning will increase in popularity. This will provide exciting learning opportunities to people living in remote areas, or who are not able to move to another city for education.
Safer Internet Day is a great time to review your home internet security. Visit the Insafe Website to learn more about what you can do to stay safe on-line.
Be sure to register your child/children for the Canada Learning Bond to see if they qualify for free money for post-secondary education!
