E-Safety: Digital Learning Guides

In the UK, e-safety is a growing concern in individuals' learning lives, both personally and professionally. The media is full of stories about the dangers of the online world and, in particular, social networking sites, an area where the rules of friendships and relationships are being redefined. Of course, there are many positives, and studies are increasingly showing that giving learners of all ages online access is not only sensible, but also beneficial, provided that safeguards are put in place and responsible practice is observed. However, with an increased focus on safeguarding measures, the rise of digital literacy and the greater expectations of learners and, where appropriate, their parents or guardians, many education providers are left wondering which way to turn. This highly topical book is a practical guide through the minefield of e-safety in adult learning. It addresses the new inspection requirements in the UK for e-safety in education, covering an area where there is currently a lack of resources for adult teaching and learning. The book examines: why people might use, or benefit from, online interaction
• what the dangers of online interaction might be
• the guidance that already exists
• the approaches to take with learners and staff in the UK's post-16 education institutions
• how an organization can prepare its e-safety strategy.