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Children spend increasing amounts of time online prompting parents and carers, educators, school systems, and governments to raise concerns about their online safety. In a world first, Australia’s eSafety Commissioner (eSafety) was charged with developing a national framework for online safety education. The Framework was developed in a two-stage sequential mixed-methods study involving collaboration between researchers, eSafety, experts and stakeholders. Stage 1, a rapid review of eight evidence sources provided the foundation for a multi-component Framework addressing key elements and effective practices for online safety education. Stage 2, tested and refined the Framework via individual interviews with online safety experts, and focus groups with stakeholders representing school-sector organisations and children’s advocacy groups. The final Framework comprises 5 elements and 22 effective practices. The Framework will support schools in teaching online safety, assessing the quality of programs and approaches, and guiding best practice.
Walsh et al. (Mon,) studied this question.