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Navigating Internet Safety for Students: Tips for Home and School

Discover the benefits and concerns of using the internet at home and school. While the internet offers up-to-date information, enhanced student interaction, and connectivity for parents, it also exposes children to potential risks such as bullying, inappropriate content, and online predators. Parents and educators can take proactive measures like monitoring computer use, discussing online risks, and utilizing safe platforms. Websites like Web Wise Kids and NetSmartz provide valuable resources for ensuring children's internet safety. Always prioritize safety and make informed choices online!

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Navigating Internet Safety for Students: Tips for Home and School

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  1. Safety on the Internet MSTI 131 March 23, 2010 By: Nicole Farrell, Cara Accorso, Marissa Petta, Caitlyn Evershed

  2. Advantages of Using Internet at Home and School • Up to date information • Accessible everywhere • More student interaction • More engaging • Ex. clips/websites/games • Keeps parents connected to class • Accessible to classroom work and news

  3. Concerns when Using the Internet at Home and School • Sexual Predators • Bullying • Exposure to adult topics • Student isolation from home and school • Easy to cheat • Sometimes inappropriate information is too accessible

  4. What Parents Can Do To Help • Monitoring computer time • One computer in main area of home • Software to protect kids at home • Blocking websites • Talk to children about risks • Make computer time family time. • Ex. Play games online together

  5. What Educators Can Do To Help • Educated students and parents • Internet contract • Exposure to good technology and utilizing in the classroom • Ex. Smart Boards, Senteos • Promote children-friendly search engines • Ex. Yahooligans • School can block sites • Reward students with computer time

  6. Websites for More Information on Keeping Kids Safe on the Internet • Web Wise Kids • A website about empowering today's youth to make wise choices online for the whole family. • Web Safety 4 Kids • A website geared more towards internet safety in schools. • NetSmartz • Educate, engage, and empower students of all ages about internet safety.

  7. Remember TO ALWAYS USE SAFETY AND Caution WHILE ON THE INTERNET!Think before you click the link!!

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