Internet+Safety

Task 3 Internet Safety Resources:

Parent Sites:

1. http://www.fbi.gov/stats-services/publications/parent-guide/parent-guide This site is made by the FBI. It gives you signs to look for when your child is on the computer to know when they are doing something the shouldn't be doing. It gives examples of ways your child might be in danger, and it also has ways to prevent and help your child if they become victim to a sexual predator.

2. http://kidshealth.org/parent/positive/family/net_safety.html This site is made by Kids Heath and it give the parents information about COPPA. It also tells them ways that they can prevent their kids from falling victim to getting their identity stolen and from sexual predators.

3. http://www.oag.state.va.us/KEY_ISSUES/PREDATORS/Internet_Tips_for_Parents.html This site is made by the state of Virginia, and it give parents specific rules to follow so that their child is using the internet safely.

4. http://www.internetsafety.com/internet-safety-tips-for-parents.php This site gives parents 5 specific tips for parents to help their kids be safe on the internet.

5. http://www.webroot.com/En_US/csc/malware-kids-online.html This site also give tips/rules for parents, and also breaks it down in to age groups, and how much you should be monitoring their computer use.

Teacher Sites:

1.http://prioritypd.com/weekly-literature-review/online-and-social-media-guidelines-for-educators/ This site is just telling educators how to be careful on facebook and how not to put too much information about themselves on the internet.

2. [] This article is actually a powerpoint made by someone about how to use the internet as a media source for your school district.

3. [] This is just general tips on how to be safe on the internet.

4. [] This site gives guidelines for teachers and students on how to use the internet safely.

5. [] Gives guidelines, acceptable use and policies, and warnings for teachers on the internet.

Student Guidelines:

• People in // chat rooms // , // instant // message “buddies,” or those who visit a // blog // may not be who they appear to be. Students should learn to recognize when someone is potentially dangerous. • Students need to realize when an Internet encounter may be  questionable and how to protect themselves when this occurs. • E-mail can cause // malicious code // infection problems for a computer or network. Students should not open e-mail or attachments from unknown sources. • Students need to know which information is safe to share with others online, which should never be shared, and why sharing it could put them at risk. • Students never should reveal online any information about where they live or attend school. • Students need to be aware their electronic messages, even those with known friends, can leave // electronic footprints // that can be misused by others.