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Safety on the Internet

Safety on the Internet. MSTI 131 March 23, 2010 By: Nicole Farrell, Cara Accorso, Marissa Petta, Caitlyn Evershed. Advantages of U sing Internet at Home and School. Up to date information Accessible everywhere More student interaction More engaging Ex. clips/websites/games

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Safety on the Internet

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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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