Internet Safety MSTI 131 3/23/10 Leanne Merchant, Janeanne LePage, Samantha Duffy

Internet Safety

MSTI 1313/23/10

Leanne Merchant, Janeanne LePage, Samantha Duffy

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

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

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

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

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.