A Guide to: Internet

Safety and
Digital
Citizenship

By: Shaniece Byrd
EDU 2235
Internet Safety
The Internet can be a great place for kids to
learn and explore. However, we must take
precautions so everyone is safe.
Internet Safety Tips for Kids and
Parents
Kids Parents
Block objectionable material
Keep the computer in a
common area
Share an email account with
your kids to monitor messages
Teach your kids appropriate
online behavior
Monitor credit card accounts
for unfamiliar charges
Find out online protection
websites to use at home
Dont give out personal
information.
Dont share passwords
Dont post photos or videos
without parental consent
Dont agree to meet an online
friend.
Dont buy anything offered
online
Talk to your parents before
downloading attachments or
software.
Software Websites for Blocking
Content
Here are some websites parents can use to
download protective software for their kids:
https://onlinefamily.norton.com/familysafety/loginStart.fs

http://www1.k9webprotection.com/

http://www.thewebblocker.com/

http://www.safefamilies.org/download.php







Digital Citizenship
Is a way to prepare
students/technology
users for a society full of
technology.
Digital citizenship is the norms
of appropriate, responsible
technology use.
Is a concept which helps
teachers and parents to
understand what
students/children/technology
users should know to use
technology appropriately.
Digital Citizenship
Cyber Bullying
Cyber bullying is bullying
that takes place using
electronic technology.
Examples are mean text
messages or emails, rumors
sent by email or posted on
social networking sites.
Parents and kids can prevent
cyber bullying. Together,
they can explore safe ways
to use technology.

Ways to prevent Cyber Bullying
Talk about what
bullying is and how to
stand up to it safely.
Keep the lines of
communication open.
Encourage kids to do
what they love.
Model how to treat
others with kindness
and respect.
Florida Law against Cyber Bullying
The Jeffery Johnston Stand Up for All Students
Act was enacted in April 2008.
The law mandates each school district to
promptly develop a code of conduct against all
bullying and harassment.
The code of conduct must include procedures for
identifying incidents of bullying, determining if
the incident occurred within the school district,
parental notification and when appropriate
notification of law enforcement authorities, and
counseling services to victims of bullying.

Internet Safety and Digital
Citizenship
The internet is a great
tool for students to
use.

Teachers and parents
should be cautious of
the potential dangers.

Lets work together to
help keep our kids safe
and having fun!
References Page
Stop Bullying
http://www.stopbullying.gov/prevention/talking-about-
it/index.html
Digital Citizenship http://www.digitalcitizenship.net/
Internet Safety http://www.netsmartz.org/internetsafety
Safe Kids http://www.safekids.com/
Internet Safety for parents
http://kidshealth.org/parent/positive/family/net_safety.html
Google Images
YouTube https://www.youtube.com
Helpful websites and videos for kids and
parents on internet safety
http://kidshealth.org/parent/positive/family/
net_safety.html
http://www.netsmartz.org/internetsafety
http://www.brainpop.com/educators/commu
nity/bp-jr-topic/internet-safety/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrln8nyV
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89eCHtFs
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