Internet Safety
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The internet has been an extraordinary part of technology that has helped advance the education of students in vast ways. The internet offers fast access to information that people can search in less than seconds. There are various websites that can help students gain new information quickly with so many resources at just the tip of our fingers. There are research papers, videos to explain concepts, practice problems for students to use, and so much more. However, even though technology can be such a benefit, there are safety precautions that are essential to be understood to use it appropriately. Both students and parents should be aware of these dangers, and should learn about the many ways to stay safe when using the internet. One very important thing for students to be aware of is that anything that they post on the internet, including on social media, will be permanently for the public, whomever has access to the internet.
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children is a site that states basic internet safety as well as tips and discussion starters. This is available and useful for educators, children, and parents. Some of the new risks that come along with the use of internet and having access to connect with the rest of the world through technology include:
Some of these can be prevented with the help of parents by being aware of all the possible issues that their students can run into through the internet. As a parent or guardian, learning about current social media and internet sites that are more common among their children can help them learn to use tools safely. This can include instant messaging, using webcams, or even blogging. It has been proven that children whose parents and guardians regularly talk to them about how to use the internet safely will result in a higher chance of exhibiting responsible behavior on their own.
Not only do parents have a role in keeping precautions for internet safety, but students can also be more prepared in how to deal with dangerous internet perpetrators. One helpful way is for students to be aware of the fact that teens are more likely to be solicited online by another teen or young adult. Common sense education mainly focuses on the "online predator" and how to provide information for teachers about the realities of online sexual solicitation, as well as guidance on how to approach this topic. There are various tips and information that will straighten out myths that are assumed when people think of an "online predator" and helps have the students be more aware of these people. It also point out that teens need to think more generally about avoiding risking online relationships rather than fearing predators to help prepare them for the wider breadth of situations they may deal with online.
For more information on how to use the internet safely, here are some websites for both parents and children to look into and check out:
https://www.nypl.org/help/about-nypl/legal-notices/internet-safety-tips
This site is from the New York Public Library and gives multiple tips for students to remember when using the internet. It also guides students back to parents, librarians, or teachers to question whether the sites they are using are safe if there are any doubts.
https://www.connectsafely.org/safetytips/
Connect Safely is a blog that is separated into different categories about internet safety to make it easier for readers to find answers for what they are looking for.
https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/net-safety.html
This website is geared toward parents and how to be aware of what their children can be revealed to through the internet. It also helps guide parents to talking with their kids about internet safety and understand the tools that can be utilized for parents to protect their children.
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children is a site that states basic internet safety as well as tips and discussion starters. This is available and useful for educators, children, and parents. Some of the new risks that come along with the use of internet and having access to connect with the rest of the world through technology include:
- Cyberbullying
- Exposure to Inappropriate Material
- Online Predators
- Revealing Too Much Personal Information
Some of these can be prevented with the help of parents by being aware of all the possible issues that their students can run into through the internet. As a parent or guardian, learning about current social media and internet sites that are more common among their children can help them learn to use tools safely. This can include instant messaging, using webcams, or even blogging. It has been proven that children whose parents and guardians regularly talk to them about how to use the internet safely will result in a higher chance of exhibiting responsible behavior on their own.
Not only do parents have a role in keeping precautions for internet safety, but students can also be more prepared in how to deal with dangerous internet perpetrators. One helpful way is for students to be aware of the fact that teens are more likely to be solicited online by another teen or young adult. Common sense education mainly focuses on the "online predator" and how to provide information for teachers about the realities of online sexual solicitation, as well as guidance on how to approach this topic. There are various tips and information that will straighten out myths that are assumed when people think of an "online predator" and helps have the students be more aware of these people. It also point out that teens need to think more generally about avoiding risking online relationships rather than fearing predators to help prepare them for the wider breadth of situations they may deal with online.
For more information on how to use the internet safely, here are some websites for both parents and children to look into and check out:
https://www.nypl.org/help/about-nypl/legal-notices/internet-safety-tips
This site is from the New York Public Library and gives multiple tips for students to remember when using the internet. It also guides students back to parents, librarians, or teachers to question whether the sites they are using are safe if there are any doubts.
https://www.connectsafely.org/safetytips/
Connect Safely is a blog that is separated into different categories about internet safety to make it easier for readers to find answers for what they are looking for.
https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/net-safety.html
This website is geared toward parents and how to be aware of what their children can be revealed to through the internet. It also helps guide parents to talking with their kids about internet safety and understand the tools that can be utilized for parents to protect their children.