It’s a Teacher’s Responsibility, too! Internet Safety, It’s a Teacher’s Responsibility, too!

Our Responsibility Students can access a fantastic amount of information through the internet, but much of it is invalid, inappropriate or even indecent. Parents have a right to expect that students at school will only be exposed to appropriate online and offline content.

To insure that students’ online use is appropriate follow these guidelines: Teach students to memorize their passwords and never to share them with anyone except parents. Teach each student how to effectively use child friendly search engines, such as Yahooligans, to find the information needed. Instruct all students in the rules for internet usage at your school.

Guidelines for Internet Use at School All students should be taught internet safety strategies to use whenever they are online as well as internet manners or “netiquette”. Make sure all student internet usage is monitored by a responsible adult. Make sure you can observe the sites that are being accessed online.

Guidelines for Internet Use at School Teach students how to tell whether a specific site has valid and accurate information. Discuss the rules regarding chat or e-mail use at your school. Instruct your students in what are legal and illegal internet behaviors, ie. copying music, photos, text, etc.

Guidelines for Internet Use at School - Downloading Make sure all students know that downloading music and/or videos is not allowed. Downloading music and videos uses a great deal of bandwidth and may prevent other students from being able to use the internet for appropriate educational purposes.

Guidelines for Internet Use at School Let students know that by-passing the filter at school is not allowed. Teach students that filters don’t catch everything and that they should report inappropriate sites immediately. Make sure that students know that online harassment, (cyberbulling), is not allowed at home or at school. “Friending” students on social networking sites is not advisable.

Guidelines for Internet Use at School Let students know that you will be checking the browser to see exactly what sites they have been accessing, (and do check it.) Discuss and enforce penalties for inappropriate online use. Model appropriate internet behavior for your students. Your actions speak louder than words.

Internet Safety is Important!!! If we all follow the guidelines listed our students will have a safe, positive and productive experience online at school. For more information and resources see http://www.sbac.edu/~media/internet_safety_information.htm