Supporting Safe Internet Use

The article focuses on key components to consider when addressing the issue of online safety.



Which of the 'Five Key Components' highlighted in this article is of most concern for you? Why?

One Denver Public Schools administrators shares his beliefs about the need for increased filtering to address safety issues in the Web 2.0 world.




Why are the statistics reported in this article important information for you as a teacher?

This website is dedicated to informing teachers, students, and parents about internet safety. The website contains a forum where parents, teens, educators, and experts can discuss and learn about safe blogging and social networking.


What are some unique safety issue associated with social networking?

Unique website that offers many resources, simulations and games that are engaging and geared toward many different age groups.


Click on the Classroom Resources link at the top of the site. Review the pre-survey.  How would the information gleaned from this survey influence safety lessons you might create?

This WebQuest on Internet Safety is written for 6th grade students. Explore the WebQuest to see if this might be a resource you can use with your students.


So go ahead...do the webquest.  Thoughts, concerns, suggestions?

Resources for both safeguarding classroom computers and educating students about cyber safety and security.



Look through the lesson plans. Would you be willing to use these in your classroom? How would these lessons integrate in your content area?

This is a Social Networking Discussion Blog specifically addresses how the conversation about internet safety is  changing as we become a more connected society.


Would you join the blog?  What could be the potential benefits for you and your students?

Excellent list of resources and organizations that are attempting to implement developed internet rating systems as a means to keep the internet safe.



Please explore at one of the Content Rating systems. Do you believe these sites provide effective approaches for ensuring internet safety?  Why or why not?

This web site provides educators, who want to bring their classrooms into the 21st century, with interactive materials for students as well as resources about Internet safety and technology.

Click on the Supplemental Materials link on the right side of the site. Review the pledge that is appropriate for your grade level. What is you initial reaction to the pledge.  What changes, if any, might you make to the pledge that may be better aligned to your content area,  your student population and/or your school culture?

Wired Kids is an easy to use, comprehensive website.  It  hits upon issues that are realistic and relevant for inservice teachers.



Read "Children's Pictures and Personal Information".  What steps will you take to protect the identity of your students?