Parent
Resources for Online Safety (top)
Below is a list of resources for keeping your kids safe while using the Internet.
(clicking on a link will open a new browser window)
| AOL's
Online Safety Program | Working
together, we can make the online environment a safe and rewarding experience for
children. This page provides you with three easy steps to get started and to become
"Net Wise"! |
| Cyberbee | Internet
safety guidelines that include links to content rating sites |
| CyberAngels |
One of the
oldest in online safety education. |
| Cyberbully.org | Cyberbullying
is sending or posting harmful or cruel text or images using the Internet or other
digital communication devices. This site provides parent handouts, links to articles,
and other related information on cyberbullying. |
| CyberSmart | Comprehensive
curriculum designed for teachers and parents is presented in an easy to use format.
The content covers appropriate use of the Internet, property rights, ethics, and
Website evaluation. |
|
Parent's Guide to Internet Safety | Published
by the FBI |
| GetNetWise | GetNetWise
is a public service brought to you by Internet industry corporations and public
interest organizations to help ensure that families have safe, constructive, and
educational or entertaining online experiences. The GetNetWise coalition wants
Internet users to be just "one click away" from the resources they need
to make informed decisions about their family's use of the Internet. GetNetWise
is a project of the Internet Education Foundation. In addition to the standard
safety guide and parental tools, a much needed guide to how and where to report
any trouble encountered on the Internet. |
| How to Protect Children Online |
Discussions of the biggest online risks for children. Also provides ten excellent tips for parents with helpful links. (Posted by McAfee.) |
| iSafe | Founded
in 1998, i-SAFE America provides Internet safety information and knowledge to
students, parents, and everyone in the community in a variety of ways. |
| Kidz
Privacy | The
Federal Trade Commission has created a Website for parents and kids with loads
of tips on safety and privacy issues. |
| NetSmartz | The
NetSmartz Workshop is an interactive, educational safety resource that teaches
kids and teens how to stay safer on the Internet. |
| SafeKids | Your
family's guide to making the Internet and Technology
fun, safe and productive. |
| SafeTeens | A
place for parents and teens to learn how to use the Internet safely. No preaching,
just good advice |
| Surf
Swell Island (Disney) | The
Surf Swell Island site presents Internet safety material featuring Disney characters
and focuses on privacy, viruses, and netiquette (guidelines for behavior on the
Internet). |
|
Yahooligans Guide for Parents | "Safe
surfing" is a family affair. As a parent, it's all about being informed,
Internet savvy, and open to the possibilities of the online world for you and
your child. We'd like to help. |
Tools
for Parents
(from
http://www.children-online.org/)
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Internet
Security Key - Turn off the
internet with a key
Time4Learning.com
- an integrated online educational enrichment program for PreK-3rd integrated
with a safe online playground of games.
GetNetWise
Tools for Families -A comprehensive
database of tools available to families to help keep their kids safe online.
About
American Online's (AOL) Parent Controls
Panda
Software - Children and the Internet.
Anti
Spyware Applications
(from http://www.children-online.org/)
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NOTE:
The best effectiveness against Spyware is to use two or three different anti-spyware
applications and to stop using Internet Explorer, which is the most attacked piece
of software in the Windows operating system. Instead, download and install the
better browser Firefox.
Microsoft
Windows AntiSpyware (for PC users)-
This application was first produced by Giant Software which was bought by Microsoft.
It offers the best protection against Spyware as rated by www.SpywareWarrior.com.
Spybot
- Search & Destroy (for PC users)-
Application to scan for spyware, adware, hijackers and other malicious software.
Ad-Aware
(for PC users) - Application
to scan for spyware, adware, hijackers and other malicious software.
Privoxy
- Privoxy is a web proxy with advanced filtering capabilities for protecting privacy,
modifying web page content, managing cookies, controlling access, and removing
ads, banners, pop-ups and other obnoxious Internet junk. Supports Macs and PCs.
Email and Web Access
for Younger Children: (from
http://www.children-online.org/)
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While we do not recommend that children
under grade 6 have their own email accounts, we understand that some parents
may need or choose to give younger children access to email. For those who do,
here are a few sites to consider.
| Kid
Safe Mail Kinder
Mail KidMail.net | Kidzmail.com
BamSpam
Safe2Read |
| Razzul
- While we do not recommend that children under the age of six spend time on the
internet, we understand that some parents may choose to spend time with their
children online. One resource for WindowsXP users only that will limit a young
child's online experience to a child-safe area is Razzul.
KidInnovation.com describes Razzul as the safe online computing environment for
kids. Innovative playscape with complete parental control and online entertainment
for your kids. |
Helping Our Children
Become "Media Savvy"
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Media
Awareness Network
Jo
Cool or Jo Fool cyberquiz
Kathy
Schrock's Guide to Critical Website Evaluation
The
Center for Media Literacy - a
resource for articles and information on teaching media literacy
Media
Awareness Network - practical
tips for helping parents manage media in the home
KidsNet
- helps children, families and
educators intelligently access the educational opportunities available from television,
radio and multimedia sources.
Smart
Guide to Kids' TV - from
the American Academy of Pediatrics
Understanding
the TV Ratings -
from The TV Parental Guidelines
The
Television Project
- founded to help parents understand how television affects their families and
community
Web
Filters:
(from http://www.children-online.org/)
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Content
Barrier for Mac OS9/X
Bumper
Car for Mac OSX 10.3 and higher
CyberPatrol
for Windows
CyberSitter
for Windows
Family
Guardian for Windows
Net
Nanny for Windows
Choosing
the best filter for you: Reviews of Web Filters
Internet Filter
Review
Library
Filtering.org
Handouts
from our Parent Education Evening:
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Internet
Safety Parent Handout (requires
free Adobe
Acrobat) Computer
Use Agreements for Parents and Children
The
Internet and Your Child (PPT presentation)
