Think Safe. Share Safe. Stay Safe Together. The 2026 theme for K-12 Cyber Awareness Month is premised on learning how to protect ourselves and others online. While the need to practice cyber safety is an ongoing pursuit, this digital awareness campaign in October provides us with the perfect opportunity to renew our focus by assessing and actively improving upon our digital habits and behaviours.
K-12 Cyber Awareness Month is a province-wide initiative coordinated by the Educational Collaborative Network of Ontario (ECNO), in partnership with the Ministry of Education. Its aim is to equip schools with useful information and resources that help students, families, educators, and school communities build knowledge, confidence, and habits for safely and responsibly navigating today's digital world.
This year's campaign is broken down into four focus areas:
Digital Me – Secure Habits Matter
Digital Us – Respect & Protect Others
Digital Families – Healthy Digital Habits
Digital Minds – Smart & Responsible AI Use
Click on the links below to view a wide range of themed infographics, videos, and infosheets, or visit:
www.k-12cyberawareon.ca
INFOGRAPHICS
6 Tips for Learning with AI
Using AI? Remember These 5 Tips
7 Tips for Balance and Boundaries
6 Kinds of Online Bullying
8 Ways to Care for Yourself in a Digital World
8 Tips for Safe Gaming
5 Signs of Online Grooming or Luring
7 Ways to Keep Your Information Safe Online
6 Tips for Strong Passwords
6 Cyber Scams and How to Avoid Them
8 Tips for Using Social Media Safely
VIDEOS
INFOSHEETS
Cyber Hygiene for Back to School
Being Kind Online
Cyber Scams and Phishing: Don’t be a victim!
Keep Your Information Private
Online Grooming and Luring
Data Management: Cleaning Up and Backing Up Your Data
Safe Gaming and the Metaverse
Digital Wellness: Using technology in a healthy way
Social Media
Cyber Cleanup: Refreshing your digital space
Connected Homes: Staying secure at home
Understanding Artificial Intelligence: Generative systems, risks and best practices