Safe+and+Responsible+Internet+Use

Tech Activities Safe and Responsible Internet Use NETS-Students 5 Digital Citizenship a. advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology

Internet safety is a major concern as increasing numbers of students access the Internet through computers, cell phones, and online games.

Investigate [|http://safekids.com] Explore the safety advice and tools, paying particular attention to the information for child safety, parents of pre-teens and parents of teens.

Also investigate [] Follow the links for educators as well as links for kids, tweens, and teens. Of particular interest are the downloadable teaching materials for educators including tip sheets on social networking, cyberbullying, sexting, and cybersecurity.

1. Based on the information provided in the websites what **Internet safety rules** would you teach upper elementary and middle school students? Consider issues of privacy, safety from predators, inappropriate content, and digital etiquette.

2. Based on the information provided in the websites what safety procedures would you teach older students about **social networking**? Consider issues of privacy, inappropriate content, safety, and digital etiquette.

3. Based on the information provided in the websites what safety procedures would you teach middle and high school students about **cyber bullying**? Include the definition of cyber bullying, how to prevent bullying, and what the victim should do.

4. Based on the information provided in the websites what safety procedures would you teach older students about **sexting**? Consider the definition of sexting, possible consequences for the person who sends sexual messages, and how to report sexually inappropriate content.

5. Based on the information provided in the websites what safety procedures would you teach middle and high school students about **cyber security**? Consider the dangers from hackers, viruses, and spyware and precautions students can take to avoid these dangers.


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