As classrooms become increasingly digitised, it is imperative that schools prioritise online safety considerations when introducing new technologies, with the establishment of robust safeguarding strategies to allow students to benefit from the full potential of the internet whilst staying safe and happy online.
Safety considerations when introducing new technology
Safeguarding should be a key priority when formulating any digital strategy and procuring tools or solutions. An audit of current eSafety tools will help schools identify new products which meet their specific needs, or which can fill existing provision gaps.
Automatic monitoring features within digital solutions can help reduce staff workloads whilst bolstering safeguarding efforts. Education technology (EdTech) products with integrated online safety toolkits can protect students by automatically assessing concerning activity, identifying at-risk students and reporting online safety trends, whilst informing safeguarding interventions.
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