internet safety msti 131 3/23/10 leanne merchant, janeanne lepage, samantha duffy
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Internet Safety
MSTI 1313/23/10
Leanne Merchant, Janeanne LePage, Samantha Duffy
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Advantages of Using the Internet at Home and School
• Easy Communication• Readily Available• Engaging Students• Information all in one place • Educational Support• Up-to-date information
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Concerns When Using the Internet at Home and School
• Sexual Predators • Bullying• Inappropriate images and websites• Too much information can be shared• Can be distracting and time
consuming• Viruses and Pop-ups can be
dangerous
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What Parents Can do to Help
• Putting the computer in a common area• Monitoring the amount of time spent on the
computer• Having a password• Educating your children about the Internet by
talking to them• Blocking websites• Setting up Firewalls
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What Educators can do to Help
• Educating Parents• Educating the students• Having students sign a safety contract• Give students specific websites to use• Don’t put students names on school web
pages without parental consent• Monitor students when they work on the
computers
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Helpful Websites to Keep your Kids Safe
• Web Wise Kids- The Web can be a scary place - learn how to protect your kids.
• Net Smartz- An interactive way to teach your kids about internet safety.
• Common Sense- Internet survival tips for kids, teen, parents, and teachers.