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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.