3. Nearly half of four to seven-year-old children surveyed say they are using a
smartphone to get online
66 per cent of Year 7 pupils and 89 per cent of Year 10 pupils use a smartphone,
which is the most popular method of accessing the internet
Over half of six-year-olds use a laptop to get online
Games consoles are used mostly by 10 and 11-year-olds with three main
platforms (Xbox, Playstation and Wii) being popular
A wide range of other connected devices were being used at home. The most
popular devices in the ‘Internet of Things’ category were other consoles such as
the Nintendo DS, heating controls, smart meters and portable media devices.
Smart fridges and kettles were mentioned but less common.
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8. Managing settings
Manage settings provided
service provider (ISP)
Manage settings on
devices (linked to content)
Manage profile settings
(on social media)
9. Learning and talking
Talk about the fact that some people make up
who they are online
Talk about ‘screen capture’ capabilities
Remember web cams can accessed remotely
Encourage the sharing of worries with people you
trust (or contact/report to an organisation)
Educate yourself to stay up to date
10. Find out more…….. and tell others
Richard Smith www.amazingict.co.uk @amazingict on Twitter