Information Technology

Internet Safety

Cyber Bullying
Social Networking

The Internet "highway" offers a wealth of information and learning experiences for students.  However, students should be "safe drivers" in order to avoid the hazards of the World Wide Web.  The following links provide cautionary facts, essential skills and needed practice to help students negotiate the dangers and reap the benefits of the Internet.

Information and Resources

 

4 Net Safety Internet safety program sponsored by Sprint
Chat Abbreviations Alphabetical list of abbreviations used on chat lines K-12)
Common Sense Media Essential parental advice for managing media
(you may need to register to access the some of the parent material)
Cybersmart Entertaining and interactive way to learn about internet safety (K-12)
Cybernetiquette Entertaining and interactive way to learn about internet safety (K-6)
Cybersmart Kids Online Internet safety site from Australia (K- Parents)
Digizen What makes you such a great digizen?
ESRB.org A Parent's Guide to video games, parental controls and online safety (Parents)
Family Online Safety Guide from Norton Symantec Tips and information on internet safety for ages 5 thru 17.
Get Net Smart Quiz Internet safety quiz (K-6)
Get Net Wise Safety tips  (K-12)
Get Your Internet License Students test "Rules of the Road" knowledge to earn an internet license (K-6)
I Know Better Tools and tips needed students safe online
Internet Safety Game SBC Students learn about Internet safety (K-6)
ID the Creep Practice and learn online safety skills (Teens)
Jo Cool or Jo Fool This interactive online module takes students through a CyberTour of twelve mock Web sites to test their savvy surfing skills (Teens)
Katie's Place Victims share what happened to them online (Teens)
KidsCom Games with tips for Internet safety (K-6)
Media Awareness Privacy Playground: The First Adventure of the Three Little CyberPigs
Missing and Exploited Child Safety Quizzes  (K-6)
Net Basics Video episodes teaching internet safety (K-8)
NSteens Teens making safe online choices (Teens)
OnGuard Online Practical tips to help you be on guard about Internet fraud and security  (Teen to Adult)
NetSmartz Kids Learn more about the Internet and its possible dangers using games and activities (K-12)
USA Today Set parental controls for your video game console (Parents)
Webwise Safety on the Internet and a Weakest Link quiz  (4-12)
Wired Kids Wired Kids is designed to teach kids how to surf safely (K-12)
X-Block A teen Web site by i-SAFE with information about the Internet and online safety  (Teens)

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Bullying Information and related links about bullying (K-12)
Bullying Interactive stories combating bullying (K-6)
CBBC Guide, quiz, vote, bullying (K-12)
Friendship and Bullying PowerPoint presentations and worksheets (k-12)
Kidscape Information about bullying prevention; includes surveys  (K-12)
Kids Against Bullying Games, videos, polls, real life stories and more (K-12)
Stop Bullying Now (teacher) Information about bullying (teacher)
Stop Cyber Bullying What it is, and how to take action (K-12)
That's Not Cool Tips for dealing with cyber bullying (K-12)
Time for Tolerance This site is for kids who are interested in stopping bullying, promoting tolerance, and learning about different cultures and religions (K-6)

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Connect Safety Safety tips and advice
Facebook Privacy Guide Ars Technica guides you through Facebook's privacy settings
Social Networking a Parents Guide Federal Trade Commission
What Parents should Know  National Center for missing and exploited children
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Help delete online predators
What is Facebook? Newbies Guide
Wired Safety Information and education about Internet Safety

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