Mega Bites and Messages

A blog for teachers to help integrate Technology

Internet Safety

Acceptable Use Policies

Code of Conduct Statements
http://www.ctap4.org/cybersafety/CodeofConductStatements.htm

Netiquette http://www.yeawedo.com/netiquette.htm

Model Acceptable Use Policy From the U.S. Department of Justice
http://www.justice.gov/criminal/cybercrime/rules/acceptableUsePolic…

David Warlick’s sample AUPs  http://landmark-project.com/aup20/pmwiki.php

Netiquette
The informal rules of internet courtesy, enforced exclusively by other Internet users.

Cyber Bullying

You can’t take it back A video about how things that are put on line can hurt people. This true story shows a teen getting kicked out of school for what they put on line , and thought of as a joke. http://www.netsmartz.org/stories/canttake.htm
Parents PSA: “Family Concern” You think your children are safe when they are home with you. But have you thought about protecting them from the dangers of the Internet? Video http://www.netsmartz.org/stories/parentspsa.htm

 

Cyber Safety for K ,1, 2

Hector’s World http://thinkuknow.co.uk/5_7/default.aspx Cue video’s teaching kids to not give iout personal details

Netty’s Adventures http://www.nettysworld.com.au  Netty provides guidance on key areas such as using websites, downloading information, making friends and usingmobile phones.

Tips from Faux Paws a Techno Cat http://www.ikeepsafe.org/iksc_kids/

Net Smarts Kids.org Cute cyber Safety Videos http://www.netsmartz.org/stories/kidsPSA.htm

Cyber Heros http://www.internetsuperheroes.org/cyberbullying/youth/how_do_u_fee…

Grades 3,4,5

http://www.kidscom.com/games/isg/isg.html  Idea Seekers

Web Wise Kids http://www.webwisekids.org/

Internet safe games for kids that test your skills and knowledge
www.kidscom.com/games/isg/isg.html

All-inclusive, free resource focusing on Internet safety, help and education for Internet users of all ages; providing information and solutions to online
www.wiredsafety.org/ 
 

Report a cyber crime to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children www.cybertipline.com

 

Piracy and Plagiarism

Net Smart http://www.netsmartz.org/stories/kidsPSA.htm

Privacy http://www.mcgruffspo.com/cybersafetysat.cfm

Plagiarism http://www.computerlearning.org/articles/Ethics98.htm

Social Networks


http://www.webupon.com/Web-Talk/Myspace-and-Facebook-the-Dangers-of…

Whyville Social Network for kids http://www.whyville.net/smmk/nice
Only limited chat- Site monitored and need a parents permission to fully use the site

National Geographic Kids http://www.imbee.com/group/natgeokids

Club Penquin http://www.clubpenguin.com/

Habitat Hotel http://www.habbo.com/

Fair Use Guidelines for Teachers
http://home.earthlink.net/~cnew/research.htm#

Interactive games

The Case of the Cyber Crominal http://onguardonline.gov/quiz/7practices_quiz.html
Internet Safety Videos http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuaJcjxBK3U