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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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