Internet+Safety


 * Internet Safety Sites**

[|**http://www.safekids.com/**] **__ Parents __**

This is an interesting site as it has a list of articles dealing with everything from Sony’s breach of personal info to Facebook dangers to concerns over phishing scams dealing with the tragedy in Japan. The right hand side lists topics for parents dealing with internet safety. The site is very straight-forward and looks to be very useful and helpful.

[] Teachers * 1 star This is an excellent site for teachers as it provides useful links to internet resources and interactive lessons for teachers to present to students. It also provides links to information for teachers to “speak” students’ language in this technology age. It also provides some frightening statistics dealing with internet use and its dangers.

[|**http://www.cybersmart.org/**] **__ Teachers __**

This is a great site for teachers as it has links to curriculum for internet safety broken up by grade level. It also has on-line videos for teachers to present and has links for parents as well. It is very clean and easy to navigate. This site looks to have a great deal of good, current information and strategies for internet safety in schools.

[|**http://kids.getnetwise.org/**] **__ Parents __ ** 2 stars **

Great website for parents of students K-8! It has tips on internet safety, tips for searching items on-line, and how to recognize and report trouble. It also has tabs linking you to information on dangers of social networking and how to use it effectively.

[|**http://www.isafe.org/channels/sub.php?ch=op&sub_id=media_tips**] **__ Parents __ *** 3 stars **

Great site for parents and students as it gives current information and data on dangers of internet and the threat of on-line predators. It details the four “R’s” of internet safety and gives detailed tips for students including “do’s and don’ts” for their safety. It looks to be a great site for students and parents to mitigate dangers of internet safety concerns and threats.

[|**http://www.internetsafety101.org/**] **__ Teachers __**

This site has tabs that provides information on safety, dangers, and includes blogs to share information. It is a great resource for teachers and administrators as it details their Internet Safety 101 program that is designed to educate, equip and empower students, teachers and administrators. The 101 program includes tips, videos, first-hand accounts, and testimony from victims, assailants, and law enforcement.

[|**http://www.netsmartz.org/Parents**] **This one is great! **** 4 stars**

This site is great as it has tabs for different age groups, parents, and law enforcement dealing with internet safety. It is clearly organized and very user-friendly. The site has tabs dealing with blogs, social media, cell phones, “sexting,” and predators. It includes videos for parents and students as well. This site looks to be the best and most engaging for all when dealing with internet safety.

[] Parents ***** 5 stars

This is the FBI’s site and is a wonderful resource for parents! It includes internet safety tips for parents as well as a list of questions for parents concerning their child and the internet and answers to the question. The site provides examples and tips to look for to gauge whether your child is in danger. It also provides parents with options should they suspect their child is in danger or viewing inappropriate sites.

[] Teachers

This site is designed for teachers and librarians and has links to other sites dealing with internet safety with students. There isn’t much information on this site but it does provide links to more detailed sites. It also has tabs for students and parents as well.

[] Teachers

This is a good site for teachers to access as it has links to other resources and sites, yet provides tabs for teachers dealing with internet safety. The tabs include information on cyber bullying, social networking, sexual predators, and safe internet sites just to name a few. It is very easy to use and provides games and videos as teacher resources as well.