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Internet Safety

The internet and digital media are a fact of life. Children and teens rely on these mediums for researching school projects, obtaining music and, most importantly for socializing. Their knowledge of the internet far surpasses that of the adults around them. While the internet offers a world of opportunity and is a great resource, it can also be dangerous. It is important for adults to be internet savvy. Learn more about the internet.

http://www.netsmartz411.org/
NetSmartz411 is parents' and guardians' premier, online resource for answering questions about Internet safety, computers, and the Web.

http://www.isafe.org/
i-SAFE Inc. is the worldwide leader in internet safety education. i-SAFE incorporates classroom curriculum with dynamic community outreach to empower students, teachers, parents, law enforcement, and concerned adults to make the Internet a safer place.

http://www.wiredsafety.org/
WiredSafety provides help, information and education to Internet and mobile device users of all ages. The web site provided a wealth of knowledge about cyber bullying as well as assists parents with managing the internet.

http://www.ikeepsafe.org/
The Internet Keep Safe Coalition, formed by Governors and or first spouses, teaches basic rules of Internet safety to children and parents, reaching them online and in school.

http://www.cybersmart.org/
CyberSmart! Fosters 21st century skills to increase student engagement and prepare students to achieve in today's digital society. The workshops facilitated professional development; give educators a hands-on experience in 21st century skills – the new basic skills – to meet the learning needs of today's students. Educators engage in the same kinds of learning they are expected to facilitate in the classroom. FREE K to 12 curriculum.

http://kids.getnetwise.org/safetyguide/
GetNetWise is a public service brought to you by internet industry corporations and public interest organizations to help ensure that internet users 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 and their family’s use of the internet. More information is available. GetNetWise is a project of the Internet Education Foundation.

http://www.onguardonline.gov/topics/kids-privacy.aspx
OnGuardOnlne.gov provides practical tips from the federal government and the technology industry to help you be on guard against internet fraud, secure your computer, and protect your personal information.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) maintains OnGuardOnline.gov with significant contributions from partners on this page. The Flash tutorials were created by the Internet Education Foundation (IEF).

bNetSavvy
A multifaceted site including information, tools and links to high-quality resources that can help young teens stay safe online.

ConnectSafely.org
ConnectSafely has a variety of social-media safety tips for teens and parents, the latest youth-tech news, and many other resources.

Cyberbully Help
Cyberbullying: Bullying in the Digital Age. This website is based on a book by the same title by Patricia Agatston, PhD, and Robin Kowalski, PhD, and Sue Limber, PhD. This site offers information, curriculum and resources covering all forms of electronic aggression.

CSRIU: Center for Safe and Responsible Internet Use
The Center for Safe and Responsible Internet Use has developed a new framework to address safe and responsible Internet use ~ Cyber Savvy Schools.

http://www.cyberbullying.us/
The Cyberbullying Research Center is dedicated to providing up-to-date information about the nature, extent, causes, and consequences of cyberbullying among adolescents.