Online Safety

The following sites can be used to promote safe use of technology for students. The sites can be useful for teachers and also can be shared with parents. They all can also be found on the Frederick County Webpage– http://www.fcps.org/dept/tech/safety.htm

The understanding of Online safety connects with Technology Standard 2 for Students-Digital Citizenship (being ethical, responsible, and safe) As well as Standard 6 for Problem Solving and Decision Making (students will need to use problem solving skills in order to make choices, while using technology)

Get NetWise – Information for adults concerned with child safety on the web.  Computer viruses and ways to prevent spam are discussed.

Kid Safe Search Sites – Large collection of links to sites, indexes, search engines, and information on Web safety.

Stay Safe Online – Information about child safety on the Internet, with tips on how to guard your computer from viruses and hacker attacks.  Provides a self-test to check your computer’s vulnerability.

WebWise Kids – Links to safe sites, news of current Internet safety legislation and conferences, plus smart rules of Internet safety.