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Enhancing Internet Safety at Home and School: Tips for Parents and Educators

The Internet offers numerous advantages for communication, information, and entertainment, but it also poses significant dangers such as cyberbullying, child predators, and online harassment. Parents and educators play a crucial role in protecting children by fostering open communication, discussing online dangers, and implementing controls. Strategies include using security software, monitoring online activities, and educating students about safe browsing practices. Resources such as KidsHealth and the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children provide additional guidance for keeping children safe online.

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Enhancing Internet Safety at Home and School: Tips for Parents and Educators

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  1. Internet Safety MSTI 131-03 11/29/07 Kristina Reeb, Lindsey Stell, Alisha Cessna, Nick Russo

  2. Advantages of Using Internet at Home and School • Find information • Contact family and friends • Shop • Play games • Web design • Pay bills

  3. Concerns When Using Internet at Home or School • Child Predators/Child Pornography • Cyber stalking/Harassment • Fraud/Hacking • Phishing • Spam/Viruses • Distraction

  4. What Can Parents Do To Help? • Keep an open relationship with child • Talk to their children about Internet dangers • Set Parent Controls • Learn about web browsers • Buy security software • Limit and monitor activity

  5. What Can Educators Do to Help? • Bookmark favorite education websites • Educate children on the dangers of the Internet • Have all classroom computers connected to teacher computer for monitoring • Research websites before allowing students to use • Keep students on task • Keep a history log of websites visited

  6. Websites for Keeping Children Safe on the Internet • Kid’s Health- Safety tips and tools for adults, teens, and children • National Center for Missing & Exploited Children- Hotline Information • Perverted Justice- Information on keeping children safe and reporting incidences

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