 “Nicknames” are preferred when posting something about a student on a web page. It is never a good idea to use a students’ real name.  Always get written permission before submitting a photo of a student on the internet.  A school or classroom web page should always use appropriate and meaningful content. Josi Scarbrough

 A teacher or parent should stay close enough to a student to help safely explore the internet at all times.  Talk with the students about what they know about the internet.  Make sure that students know never to reveal any personal information about themselves on the internet. Josi Scarbrough

‘Social’ Web Safety Tips  Never post intimate details or provocative pictures of yourself on any type of internet.  It is not wise to trust anyone you meet on the internet. Flattering messages could be for the purpose of manipulation.  There are many predators on the internet, so do not talk about sex with anyone that you do not know in person.  Avoid private, in-person meetings with someone you met on the internet. Josi Scarbrough

The Internet…  Is a very large community that affects everyone.  Holds danger in meeting someone online.  Should be used with the help of an adult.  Should not display private information.  Should be respected. Josi Scarbrough

The Internet…  Is a great tool for teaching.  Can be used for fun, shopping, or news.  Should be used appropriately.  Should be discussed with students before use. Josi Scarbrough

Safety filters for your computer… do not always catch everything. Josi Scarbrough

Social Networking Social networking should be used very carefully. At home, parents should very closely watch their children while they are in any type of public chat room. This is where the predators are to use a fake identity and manipulate children. In the classroom, social networking should not be used at all unless for a project assigned by the teacher. Josi Scarbrough

To protect Students… They are made to sign a small contract that limits their use of internet while at school. However, it does not outline their safety well enough and there is a limited amount of preparation on how to use the internet. Josi Scarbrough

Everything on the internet is not a fact, and cannot be trusted. Josi Scarbrough

Checklist for Internet Safety  Always use safety software and good filtering tools.  Discuss the guidelines before use.  Carefully choose who you interact with on the internet.  Never respond to phishing .  Find out how and where to report abuse.  Have an online nickname. Josi Scarbrough

What Parents Can Do…  Parents can educate their children and Internet predators and keeping personal information off the internet.  Keep an eye on the computer screen. Put the screen in a public place where it is easy to see what is happening.  Place a timer on the computer so the child can only log on during a certain time a parent is sure to be home. Lauren Lewis

What Students Can Do…  Think before you click.  If a site or someone on a site is asking for personal information or asking about your private life, then the site is NOT SAFE.  Ask this question to yourself, “Would my parents want me to tell a stranger this?”  Understand that some people are out there to hurt you, and the only way to keep yourself safe from internet predators is to leave them alone. Lauren Lewis

What Teachers Can Do…  Educate students on the dangers of internet predators.  Make sure that computers in the classroom can be only used for classroom activities.  Always place computers where they can be seen by the teacher.  Do not let students just play on them when you are busy or not around.  Notify the parents if something unusual pops up onto a student’s computer. If it is stopped early, then there will be a better chance of tackling it. Lauren Lewis

What Students Should Know About Social Networking Sites  Do not put any information on your web page telling where you live or your telephone number.  Set your page settings to block so that anyone who is not your friend cannot view you page.  Do not add anyone that you do not know.  If someone is bothering you or trying to get you to meet them, know that what they are doing is illegal and you should tell someone. Lauren Lewis

How to Inform Students and Parents about Internet Safety  Hold assemblies where the parents are encouraged to attend where the topic is internet safety and the steps to enforcing it.  Some schools conduct plays, with the roles being children who talk about the new friends that they make on their Myspace and Facebook pages.  Send home letters to the students’ parents letting them know that they need to monitor what their child does on the computer. Lauren Lewis

Acceptable Use Policies (AUP)  “Contracts” that outline how students can use the technology, what they cannot do with it and the consequences for violating the policy. These should include school web pages and the content that is allowed on them. AUPs should be signed by an authorized representative of the school, students and parents so that all concerned parties are aware of the policy.  < Lauren Lewis

No Student Names  It is recommend that when referring to students on a web page that either their names not be used or only their first names be posted. Some schools have found the use of "nicknames" to be an effective way of dealing with this issue.  Lauren Lewis

Student Pictures  Although it is encouraged, the posting of student work that may include student pictures, it is strongly encouraged that teachers get written permission to post student pictures and work before placing it onto the web. It has been found that most schools already have such permission slips for use when student pictures are placed in newspapers. These can often be re-worded to cover the issue of posting to the web.  Lauren Lewis

School or Classroom Web Pages  It is important that teachers and students recognize that a web site that refers to their school or district represents them in cyberspace just as a school newsletter or yearbook represents the school in their community. Because of this they need to respect the interests of the schools system and post only appropriate materials to the web site. What is "appropriate" regarding content should be clearly defined in the schools AUP.  Lauren Lewis

Checklist for Internet Safety  Safety Software  Be selective about who you interact with online  Pay attention to risks of  Find out how and where to report abuse  Do not trade personal information for “freebies” Lauren Lewis

Internet safety tips  Never give out your personal information such as name, address, phone number.  Never give out a picture of yourself to someone you chat with online without your parent’s permission.  Never talk to someone on the internet who has made you uncomfortable or scared.  Never meet someone you met on the internet without your parent’s permission.  Tell your parents immediately if you read something on the internet that makes you feel uncomfortable.  Don’t always believe people you talk to on the internet. Someone who tells you they are a 13 year old girl could actually be an older man. Sam Mccormack

Passwords  Protect your passwords. Give your parents a list of all your passwords in case your forget them. Don’t ever share your passwords with a friend or someone on the internet. Make your passwords a series of numbers and letters that wouldn’t make sense to anyone else. Don’t make your passwords something like your name or favorite sports team. Sam Mccormack

About the Internet  The internet can be a wonderful thing for children and young students. A child who can punch in a few letters can access the world. However, the internet can also be very hazardous. If a child is doing a search and mistypes one letter, a whole different search could come up containing pornographic material. That’s why it is important to have internet filters on your computer if you have young children. Sam Mccormack

What Should I Look Out For…  If someone sends you an and you don’t personally know this person, here are some things to look out for.  If they ask you not to tell your parents about something. You should tell them right away.  If they send you a gift.  If they don’t tell you much about themselves, but they want to know a lot about you. Maybe they aren’t who they say they are. Sam Mccormack

Classroom Internet Safety Rules  Students will not post personal contact information about themselves or other people.  Students will not post pictures of themselves or others.  Students will not meet with someone they have met online without their parents’ approval.  Students will promptly disclose to their teacher or other school employee any message he/she receives that is inappropriate or causes discomfort. Sam Mccormack

How to Know if a Site is Credible  The site will have an author with contact information and credentials.  The author will cite websites he used to gather information.  Has the page recently been updated?  Does the page have correct spelling and grammar?  Is the website appropriate for what you are researching? Sam Mccormack

Websites you should be careful of letting your child use: MySpace/ Facebook/ Yahoo Chat/ Live Journal/ Blogger Sam Mccormack

Internet Safety Facts, 2005 Survey  More children were being exposed to unwanted sexual content and internet bullying.  34% of children have seen sexual content on the internet.  Sexual content on the internet increased 3% in 5 years.  4% of children have had someone they met on the internet try to meet them. Sam Mccormack

Things You Can Do at Home to Help Internet Safety  Put an internet filter on your computer.  Place the family computer in an open room where you can keep an eye on it.  Keep computers out of your children’s bedroom.  Don’t allow young children to have their own address.  Discuss internet safety with your children. Sam Mccormack

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