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http://www.stopbullying.gov: information from various government agencies about bullying, cyberbullying, who is at risk and how to prevent and respond to it

http://www.ncpc.org/cyberbullying: National Crime Prevention Council, produces tools that communities can use to prevent crime .

http://www.netsmartz.org/Cyberbullying: interactive, educational program of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children that provides resources to help teach children how to be safe on the internet

http://www.violencepreventionworks.org/public/cyber_bullying.page: Violence Prevention Works-a bullying prevention program

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http://www.teachinctrl.org/lessons/livingdigitalworld.php

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For the Students

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Cable Impacts brings you InCtrl, a series of free standards-based lessons, originally developed by Cable in the Classroom, that teach key digital citizenship concepts. These lessons, for students in grades 4-8, are designed to engage students through inquiry-based activities, and collaborative and creative opportunities.

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For the Teachers

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Digital citizenship is a holistic and positive approach to helping students learn how to be safe and secure, as well as smart and effective participants in a digital world. This video explains the importance of digital citizenship education and offers advice on helping students manage their digital lives.

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Girls (41 %) are more likely to experience cyberbullying at some point in their life compared to boys (28 %)

Girls who cyberbully tend to post mean online comments

Girls tend to favor social media outlets like Snapchat or Instagram while boys often interact over gaming consoles

Male cyberbullies often post hurtful photos or videos

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87 % of today’s youth have witnessed cyberbullying.

Close to 34 % of students acknowledge that they have experienced cyberbullying.

15 % of surveyed students admit to cyberbullying others.

24 % they do not know what to do if they would be harassed online.

39 % of our children do not enable their privacy settings on social media.

One out of three kids feel they are more accepted on social media networks than in real life.

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How to Teach Computer Safety to Elementary Kids 

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A lesson plan for helping students as young as kindergarten begin to understand how to be safe online.

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A few years ago, I wrote a post called " Teaching Digital Citizenship in the Elementary Classroom." Now I want to share a sample lesson for teaching internet safety to students as young as kindergarten. Yes, you read correctly-kindergarten.

With children spending time online at younger and younger ages, it's vital that we explicitly teach young children how to protect themselves online. Most young children get the " stranger danger " talk at school, so they know about how to handle strangers in their neighborhood and in face-to-face situations.

There are three considerations when addressing internet safety with these students. First, the transfer of knowledge about how to handle strangers in real life to those in virtual environments is not automatic. It needs to be taught. Second, while most stranger danger programs teach that strangers are scary and mean and want to hurt or abduct children, this contradicts the way collaboration occurs between strangers online. Not all strangers are dangerous. Lastly, in real life students can walk or run away from a potential threat. In an online environment, the danger is inside a student's home and hard to escape if they don't have the skills necessary for handling tough situations.

Protecting Private Information Online

"What is a stranger?" After soliciting various answers, ensure that students understand that a stranger is someone we don't know. Remind students that some strangers may want to hurt them, but not all strangers are bad people. You can mention examples like a stranger who opens a door for you or picks up something you dropped and returns it to you.

"What kinds of things should we not tell a stranger?" Solicit a variety of answers, ensuring that things like "address," "phone number," "full name" are mentioned.

"What kinds of things are OK to tell a stranger?" This question tends to be harder for students to answer. You may get answers like "Hi" or "How are you?" If students are stumped, have them vote with their thumbs about various things like "your favorite color" or "your favorite ice cream flavor." Explain that certain kinds of information won't put them in harm's way.

"Are there strangers online?" Some students may have played games online before and may offer answers related to those experiences. I've had students as young as kindergarten say that they think there are strangers online because you don't always know who you are talking to. After a brief discussion of different ways we can connect with strangers online (which can include game systems), show them a video about how to handle strangers online.

This is a lesson I've done with my kindergarten and first-grade students to introduce the idea that strangers exist on the internet and to discuss how we should interact with them. You'll need a computer and internet access, and it's helpful to have a projector or interactive whiteboard so these questions can be projected on the screen during the discussion. Ask students these questions:

Have students watch the Internet Safety video at BrainPOP Jr. Afterward, ask them to share what they learned from the movie. After soliciting some answers, review vocabulary from the video using the Word Play activity on the site. Next, have them complete the Write About It activity.

Print out one of the quizzes (easy or hard, depending on your students) to assess what they've learned.

Have your students act out scenarios that show their understanding of the main concepts from the video or to practice handling strangers online.

Have them create an internet safety poster using a drawing program like TuxPaint.

There are a few ways to check and make sure your students have understood the lesson:

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Tips and Advice for teachers that educate with technology such as computers.

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With computers and other digital devices becoming a part of nearly every classroom, it's important to have clear rules for your students.

Student computer use often involves situations not covered by regular classroom rules -- and the rules those situations require might not occur to you ahead of time. They've occurred to the Education World Tech Team, however. Today, our experts share their rules with you!

Most likely, one of the first things you do at the beginning of each school year is post a list of class rules. Whether your rules are as general as "respect yourself and others" or as specific as "no talking after the bell rings," you know that rules help provide order and structure and create an optimal learning environment.

No matter how effective your class rules are, however, they seldom cover every classroom situation. Student computer use, in particular, often necessitates additional rules -- rules that can optimize your students' computer experiences. Those rules might not occur to you until unexpected situations arise.

They have already occurred to members of Education World's Tech Team, though!

Today, to make sure that your technology lessons are as orderly -- and as valuable -- as all your other classroom activities, our experts share their rules with you.

THE EXPERTS SPEAK

"One of my [most important] rules concerns printing from the Internet," Pat Bihon, a technology specialist at Lincoln Roosevelt School, in Succasunna, New Jersey, told Education World. "I have a rule that students must clear any Internet printing with me before they send material to the printer. Students must know how many pages an article contains and whether they need the entire article or just part of it. There's nothing worse than printing ten pages when only the first two pages contain necessary information. I also encourage students to copy and paste the information they need into a text document or WordPad. That way, they have only the information they need and they create a note page for later reference.

"A second rule," Bihon continued, "is that students record the URLs for the Web sites they use. Again, I encourage them to copy and paste the URLs into a text document and record the Web sites for a bibliography. That also helps them realize that yahoo.com, for example, is not the site the information came from; it's just the search engine they used. This concept is difficult for many students to grasp.

"I also have rules forbidding fooling around with the computer's C drive, removing the mouse ball, and changing icons and wallpaper on the desktop," said Bihon. "I tell students that they are in my living room and shouldn't change things around, any more than I would go into their living rooms and rearrange the furniture. Moving icons in particular drives me crazy. If the icons are left in place, I can easily direct students to the correct column and row for opening a program. If the icons have been moved, it wastes my time and the students' time."

"I post station numbers on disk boxes by each computer," said Libby Adams, a computer resource teacher at Troost Academy, in Kansas City, Missouri. "On the first lab day, each student is assigned a station. After that, the rules are pretty simple."

Remain standing at your station until you're invited to sit down.

Sit quietly until you know what's expected of you.

Turn your station box over if you have a problem.

Never touch another student's computer.

When class is over, close all windows, stand when asked, and push your chair into your lab station.

"Students also know," Adams told Education World, "that sometimes we work solo, often we collaborate, and occasionally we cross-pollinate. This lets them know the permissible noise level."

"The beginning of the school year is a good time to think about rules," said Betty Kistler, computer technology coordinator at Tuckahoe Common School District, in Southampton, New York. "Here are my Big Five!"

Keep your hands off the keyboard and mouse until you know what we're doing. When kids start messing around as soon as they sit down, they invariably end up somewhere other than where they need to be, and they probably aren't listening to instructions.

Work quietly and stay on task. Make every effort to do your best.

Spell-check and proofread before printing. Print to a color printer only when color is needed.

Get permission if you want to use the Internet for anything other than the day's assignment. (I have a brightly colored card to give students who have permission.)

Leave your workspace the way you'd like to find it. This means exit all applications, close the server connection, and put any removable media where it belongs.

MORE LISTS TO POST

Tech team members also provided these simple lists of rules you can post in your classroom, media center, or tech lab.

From Fred Holmes, webmaster at Osceola High School, in Osceola, Nebraska:

Respect the hardware and software.

Have all necessary applications open and active.

Read the instructions on the computer screen before asking for help.

Do not surf the Internet or read e-mail when you're supposed to be listening to the teacher or working on an assignment.

Stay out of other people's files.

Log off when you're finished.

From Julia Timmons, instructional technology specialist at P.L. Dunbar Middle School for Innovation, in Lynchburg, Virginia:

Bring only necessary materials to the computer lab -- no backpacks. (This keeps backpacks from knocking plugs loose and minimizes obstructions in the rows while I'm walking around helping students.)

Do not bring food or drink, lotions, or combs near the computers.

Do not alter anything on the desktop or hard drive.

Store documents in network folders, not on the hard drive.

Get a teacher's permission before using a disk.

If you finish assignments or have extra computer time, work on other school projects.

All computer use must have an educational basis. No game playing.

From Madeleine Decker, sixth-grade teacher and webmaster at Washington Intermediate School, in Pekin, Illinois:

Use only the "safe surf" search engines posted on the bulletin board.

Access only teacher-bookmarked files.

Do not install any programs without the teacher's permission.

Do visit the Washington Intermediate School Web site at any time.

From Kim Logie, third-grade teacher at Cesar Chavez Academy, in Detroit, Michigan:

Log on using your own name.

Don't eat or drink near the computers.

Respect your time and others' time.

Take turns using programs.

Ask for help if you don't understand something.

Have fun!

From Eve Datisman, library media specialist at Forks High School, in Forks, Washington:

Boot correctly and follow established log-on procedures.

Respect yourself -- don't give out your log-on name and password.

Get organized -- have your task at hand and use your time wisely.

Respect others -- don't hog the machines.

Report malfunctions and glitches -- it saves time and energy.

Take responsibility for your actions -- clean up your site.

Log-off -- leave the station ready for the next person to use.

AN ACROSTIC!

Finally, Jennifer Wagner, technology coordinator at Crossroads Christian School, in Corona, California, provided this acrostic, sure to make following the rules a little easier and a lot more fun!

Learn something new each time you come to the lab.
Always work toward your best, not your neighbors' best.
B e careful handling CD's.

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The Education World Tech Team includes 40 dedicated and knowledgeable educational-technology professionals who have volunteered to contribute to occasional articles that draw on their varied expertise and experience. Stay tuned in the months ahead as members of the Tech Team share their thoughts on a wide variety of topics.

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Digital Safety | Computer Rules Prevent Problems

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The internet can be a fantastic educational tool, but without parental control software and careful supervision it can be a dangerous place.

The more connected we become the more we need everybody online - and that means trying to ensure that our children aren't exposed to the very worst content, ideas and behaviour that exist online. That's why parental control software is so important - and some of the best tools are completely free.

Software can't do everything, of course, and there's no substitute for being there supervising your kids directly online. Parental control software has its uses through, and can help to make parents' lives much easier - particularly once your kids are a little older and want more independence.

With that in mind, here are our picks of the best parental control tools for Windows, macOS and mobile devices.

A full suite of parental control tools to keep your kids safe online

Excellent content filtering

Lets parents set time limits

Most parental control software is aimed at Windows, but Qustodio (think 'custodian') is also available for Mac, Android, iOS, Kindle and (weirdly) Nook.

The free version is one of the most comprehensive parental control apps around, enabling you to set rules and time schedules, block pornography and other unsuitable content. If you go for the paid-for version, you'll also get SMS monitoring, social media features and per-app controls.

Its raft of features and support for a wide range of platforms make Qustodio the best free parental control software, but there are some other excellent free programs available, some of which may be better suited to your individual needs as a parent. Read on for the rest of our our top choices.

Block domains on your whole home network at router level

FamilyShield is a free service from OpenDNS. Its parental control tools automatically block domains that OpenDNS has flagged under the headings "tasteless, proxy/anonymizer, sexuality, or pornography".

One of the big pluses here is that while FamilyShield can run on PCs and mobile devices, you can also apply it to your network router and filter all the traffic that passes through it - it's just a matter of changing the DNS server numbers in your control panel.

This has the happy benefit of improving DNS lookup speeds on some ISPs. By filtering everything at the router level, every device on your network benefits from the filters.

Detailed activity logging, including apps used and keystrokes

Free version doesn't record audio

Nothing gets past KidLogger. This free parental control software not only tracks what your children type and which websites they visit - it also keeps a record of which programs they use and any screengrabs they take.

If you're concerned about who your kids might be talking to online, there's even a voice-activated sound recorder. If your children are a little older and more responsible, you can pick and choose which options to monitor and give them a little privacy.

The free software only covers one device and lacks some of the sneakier features of the premium editions (including silent monitoring of WhatsApp conversations and the ability to listen to Skype calls), but it's still a well-rounded tool if you're concerned about your kids' safety.

Find out what your kids are typing, and if they might be in trouble

Monitors clipboard and printers

Keyloggers have something of a bad reputation online, as they're often used by crooks hoping to capture passwords and bank details, but they can be a force for good too, and Spyrix Free Keylogger enables you to see what your children have been up to.

Although it's dubbed parental control software, the free version of Spyrix really a monitoring program; it doesn't stop the kids getting up to no good, but it does let you see exactly what they've done. If you want content blocking too, premium subscriptions start at US$59 (about £45, AU$75).

The absence of filtering means Spyrix might not be the best choice for younger kids' computers, but it may be useful for older children if you suspect online bullying or other unpleasantness.

A kid-friendly search engine that's ideal for researching homework

Hand-picked, safe results

Requires active supervision

Even with safe search enabled, even the most innocent Google search can bring up some pretty unsavory content. That's why Google has developed Kiddle - a visual search engine specially made for kids.

It's no substitute for a parent's watchful eye - typing a word into your browser's address bar will perform a regular search unless you've specifically disabled that feature - but Kiddle is a great way for young children to learn the fundamentals of how to use a search engine and learn more about subjects they're covering at school.

Kiddle still includes ads at the top of search results, and depending on the search term, they might have no relevance at all to your kids. For example, a search for 'trains' brings up ads to transit booking services - not something your little ones are likely to be interested in.

Below these you'll find results from sites that Google staff have hand-picked as safe sources - including Kiddles' own Wikipedia-style simplified encyclopedia. The first few search results will be sites presented in particularly kid-friendly language, while lower results will still be OK content-wise, but may be too technical for young children.

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GoNoodle is a free service that is designed to promote physical fitness in a fun environment. GoNoodle features tons of free videos that lead students in short, 2-5 minutes, exercises. These are fun exercises like dancing that can be done in your classroom or at home with parents. GoNoodle provides an online environment in which students track the minutes that they spend exercising. Students choose avatars to represent themselves in the GoNoodle environment. New avatars are available once a student completes enough activity time to reach a new level. Learn more about GoNoodle in the videos below.

Sworkit Kids is a similar app ( Android version, iOS version) that will also help you get your students moving for short exercise breaks. Sworkit Kids doesn't have animated videos like GoNoodle does. Sworkit Kids simply features short video demonstrations of a movement like diagonal hopping accompanied by a countdown timer.

Applications for Education
As the new school year gets underway you may find yourself looking for new exercise and "brain break" activities that you can do right in your classroom. If that's the case for you, GoNoodle or Sworkit Kids could be the tool for you.

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Strategies for Raising Children in a World of Technology

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Strategies for Raising Children in a World of Technology

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1. Create tech-free times.

2. Resist overreliance on technology to pacify boredom.

3. Don't overestimate the value of educational apps.

4.  Make tech use a group activity.

5. Consider whether young kids really need their own devices.

6. Set daily time limits.

7. Be consistent in enforcing the parameters you set for tech use.

8. Always practice safe listening, especially when using ear buds or headphones.

9. Model the tech habits you want your kids to adopt. L

10. Learn the signs of communication disorders
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"How will students develop the digital literacy required to be responsible digital citizens if we never let them experience the real internet, and let them test the skills and strategies they need to be safe?"

http://andrewscampbell.com/2016/03/29/every-step-they-take-surveillance-in-schools/

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Protects students from indulging in any online fraudulent activity

Prevents students from accessing harmful or inappropriate Web content

Prevents students from being navigated away to a malicious or pornographic website when they click on certain links

Assure a safe and secure web surfing. When the school authorities implement a strict internet policy, it prevent students from accessing content which is inappropriate for that age group.

Blocking such content give teachers the confidence that their students can use internet without encountering any harmful content.

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