Speakers' Corner: Digital Citizenship and Online Safety

Dear Parents,

We cordially invite you  to the first seminar of our Speakers’ Corner series:

Topic: Digital Citizenship and Online Safety

Sunday 13th March, 2016

From 09:30 to 11:30

At BVIS Hanoi, Royal City – 72A Nguyen Trai Str., Thanh Xuan Dis., Hanoi

Presenters:

• Mr. Tim Gerrish: OBE – Founder of International Child Protection Advisors (ICPA)
• Mr. Nam Dang Hoa: Director of the Child Protection and Care Bureau, MOLISA

This unique seminar helps parents to establish a healthy balance between screen time and downtime each day so children can flourish mentally, physically and socially as well as assisting parents about online safety. Topics covered will include:

• Creating a healthy balance at home between technology and free creative play time for children
• The ways children use the internet and emerging technologies
• Potential risks that confront children online
• The effects of excessive use of technology on children’s mental and physical health
• Tips and strategies to help students stay safe online
• Protecting your child in a multi-device environment – PC, Macs & Tablets
• Effective filters for the home
• How to set limits at home around technology to optimise children’s wellbeing
• Strategies to deal with cyberbullying
• Preventative strategies that help minimise the risk of being cyberbullied
• How to encourage children to talk to parents about online experiences

The seminar is open to BVIS and external parents. Entry to the seminar is free but places are limited so please register early to reserve your place.

We look forward to welcoming you!