It is so important to keep kids safe when they are online! With cyber savvy kids on the rise, internet safety is a very important part of education today. Teachers & parents together play a prime role as educators. To help reinforce some of the digital safety skills we are teaching students, check out the following interactive games that take students through some of these important safety concepts that are being taught.
http://planetnutshell.com/netsafe/
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Parent overview on Digital CitizenshipAs soon as your children begin to use the internet it important to explain your expectations of their behavior. We do this in the lab for the first few weeks of school, but it is a good idea to have guidelines for your children at home as well. It is important for children to know that acting responsibly and respectfully, they can enjoy their time online and get the best of the Internet. We want to teach skills to avoiding things such as cyber-bullying and inappropriate content. Here are some basics to share with your child:
Keep private things private. Don't share personal information, including your name, addresses, passwords, inappropriate images, and gossip. Be an "upstander." If someone you know is being targeted by a bully, stand up for that person. and tell an adult. Report misbehavior. The Internet is a giant community and you can help it be a nice place. Tell an adult if you see something that makes you uncomfortable. Report it if appropriate. Follow your family's rules. If your parent tells you to avoid certain websites or to stop texting after a certain time, listen. Be responsible! Think before you post, text, or share. Consider how you and others might feel after you've posted something. It's not always easy to take back what you've said online, and your online behavior can create a lasting footprint and can not be erased! - commonsensemedia.org |
Social MediaMost all social media sites have minimum age requirements for account holders.However it is a fact that young children are increasingly joining social networking sites, sometimes even putting themselves in harm's way by becoming victims of online harassment, solicitation, and cyber-bulling before they are ready to respond appropriately.
Common Sense Media is a great sit that has tools for parents and educators on Digital Citizenship as well as Social Media topics. Click on the link to learn more about the risks of social networking and how parents can oversee it to help keep their children safe. https://www.commonsensemedia.org/social-media/what-age-should-my-kids-be-before-i-let-them-use-instagram-facebook-and-other-social |
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Digital Citizenship Videos:For Parents:K-3rd4th -5th |
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