On March 3rd, 2010, Alex TY students attended a seminar entitled “Three Hazards – Child Protection In The Electronic Age”.  In conjunction with ChildWatch.ie, the authors of a recent Barnardos report entitled “Three Hazards – Child Protection In The Electronic Age”, the Komplett-sponsored free seminar deals with internet threats and safety and is aimed at senior cycle students.

The seminar dealt with cyber bullying, the use (and misuse) web and mobile phone cams, identity theft and the serious threat of internet predators.

The seminars, which have been given in a number of schools all over Ireland, aim to “to get past the ‘net nanny syndrome’ (kids switching off when they feel they’re being lectured at) by discussing the real threats that are out there on the internet in an adult manner.”  Undoubtedly, the one hour seminar caught the attention of the TY students and made them aware of the serious nature of the issues discussed.

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