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Safety on the Internet. Claire Stabbert , Alexis Johnston, Kelly Gorcica , Kelly Hazzard , Amanda Henshaw MSTI 131 March 30, 2010. Advantages of the Internet. Easily accessible Quick Information at your fingertips Research faster Many options
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Safety on the Internet Claire Stabbert, Alexis Johnston, Kelly Gorcica, Kelly Hazzard, Amanda Henshaw MSTI 131 March 30, 2010
Advantages of the Internet Easily accessible Quick Information at your fingertips Research faster Many options As a teacher you can make lessons more engaging Up-to-date information
Concerns with Using the Internet -Bullying -Predators -Inappropriate sites -Viruses -Exposure to inappropriate information -Lack of Privacy -Identity Theft -Plagiarism
What Parents can do to Help -Limit time spent on the computer -Block certain websites -Monitor sites -Use a password on the computer -Have only one computer in the house -Put computer in a common room -Educate children on internet safety -Privacy settings
What Educators can do to Help -Educate parents -Educate students -Have students sign a safety contract -Give students a list of safe online sites -Teachers educating themselves -Offer a computer class for parents and students -Create rules in the classroom on using the internet
Websites for More Information on Keeping Kids Safe on the Internet NetSmartz – a site that provides internet safety tips for parents, educators and children KidsHealth - A website that contains a section on internet safety for parents, children and teens. Offers the basic rules and safety tips for using the internet. WiredSafety – the worlds largest online safety and help group. Helps protect against cyber crime. Offers a live help and a place to report cyber crime.