Online Safety for Children
Online Safety for Children is a practical and informative course designed to help parents, guardians, educators, and caregivers understand the essential aspects of keeping children safe in today’s digital world.
While technology offers countless opportunities, it also brings potential risks. Online Safety for Children is designed to help parents, caregivers, and educators protect kids from online dangers while teaching them how to use technology responsibly.
Online Safety for Children
Prevalence of online risk
Risk and protective factors
Digital literacy as a cornerstone
Framework for safety education the 4Cs approach—Control_ Community_ Competence_ Context
Importance of integrated strategies beyond simple knowledge provision
Review of education and awareness interventions aimed at preventing online child sexual abuse
Broad online harms and context
Shift from parental surveillance to community-based_ teen-centered safety solutions
Rights-based age assurance
Examination of parental control apps
Participants will be able to:
Learn to identify threats like cyberbullying, online predators, scams, and inappropriate content so you can protect children effectively.
Discover simple methods such as parental controls, privacy settings, and monitoring tools to create safer online spaces.
Gain strategies to foster honest, supportive conversations that encourage kids to share their online experiences and concerns.