Learnings from the Best Enemies Cyber Safety Forum
On Monday August 8th over 100 people attended the Best Enemies Cyber Safety Forum at the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) in Melbourne. There were teachers, curriculum managers, parents, well- being and anti-bullying experts and media. Look for a full report of the launch on this website to catch up all of the issues that were discussed on that evening and the twitter feed on it. As an educator who was involved in the creation of the resource and as part of the panel discussion that evening I want to share some of the insights provided by the panel and the audience.
Daily Telegraph: Best Enemies Education survey finds phones are keeping girls up at night
TEEN girls are so desperate to keep in touch with friends they are sleeping with phones under their pillows.
The addiction to social networking is making students chronically tired and putting their education at risk, experts say,
The Advertiser reported.
To read more, click here
Youth Cyber Safety Summit
A joint initiative between Best Enemies Education and the Australian Teachers of Media (ATOM) was held at ACMI, Melbourne on Monday 8th August 2011.
The Summit brought together a powerhouse of top thinkers in an open forum with youth educators, teachers, students, police & government representatives.
The evening:
- Addressed best approaches to protecting young people online
- Presented the Best Enemies education resource developed by ATOM
- Promoted cyber safe legislation.
Further information on the outcomes of the Summit will be posted shortly.
Working with Students - The Benefits and Challenges of Living in a Cyber-World by Lee Burton
If we are to work with students about the benefits and challenges of living in a cyber-world we need to use all of the wonderful resources that the world offers. I am an avid supporter of resources that speak directly to students.
Cyber Safety and Anti-Bullying Workshop Information
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Our workshops include experienced facilitators, visiting your organisation or school to provide workshops to young people which reference the Best Enemies film.
We focus on the key characters in the film and their roles (victim, bully, bystander etc) and actively engage each young person to reinforce the messages in the film and present strategies on cyber safety, digital reputation and online privacy. |
Best Enemies Education Resources - Now Available
Developed by the Australian Teachers of Media (ATOM), Best Enemies now offers a new teacher and student resource recommended for Years 7–12, tertiary teaching and community groups. The new Best Enemies study resource includes the film, with additional real-life interviews with teenagers and a 32-page study guide about cyberbullying, girls and relationships and risky behaviour.
To purchase the new Best Enemies Study Resource - please click on the order button below or contact us by clicking here.
Best Enemies featured on Channel Seven's SUNRISE
Best Enemies featured on Channel Seven's SUNRISE program.
Watch the interview with Director Ross Bark, and lead-actresses Lee-Ann Simon & Ashleigh O'Brien.
Channel 7's 'The Morning Show' - Cyber bullying segment featuring Best Enemies
Watch the cyber bullying segment on Channel Seven's 'The Morning Show' program featuring Best Enemies Director Ross Bark, Producer Darren Bark and Psychologist Dr Simon Kinsella
