Internet Safety Eve Kuhn, Kylie Sawyer, Jessica D’Agostino, Renee Pollard MSTI 131 March 2010

Advantages of Using the Internet at Home and School Up to date information Quick and easy Connects home and school Information is available in one place Can engage students in lessons Interactive and visual Gives you unlimited options

Concerns When Using the Internet at Home and at School Sexual predators Bullying Word confusion when using search engines Access to inappropriate websites Students are learning how to get around secure software Chat rooms and blogging sites Sexting

What Parents Can Do To Help Monitor the time your child spends on the computer Educate your child on internet safety Only have one computer in a common room of the home Set privacy settings and passwords Stay informed about social networking sites Set rules or guidelines regarding computer use

What Educators Can do to Help Educate your students Educate parents of students Have your students sign an internet safety contract that you will keep on file in the classroom Make sure students stay on task while in the classroom Use security software and passwords on all computers in the school Block social networking sites Keep faculty and staff up to date on new technological information through workshops

Websites for More Information on Keeping Kids Safe on the Internet Web Wise Kids- Offers references for parents and teachers on how to keep kids safe with technology Netsmartz- Educates, engages, and empowers parents, school officials, children, and members of the community on safety SafeKids- Contains tips and child safe search engines on internet safety and civility