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Internet Safety

BECKY CARPENTER


Internet Safety


     Though students may rely on the Internet for school assignments and entertainment, online activity can expose students to a number of hazards. By keeping some safety information in mind, students and parents can ensure a safe online experience.

  1. General Safety

    •      Parents and educators may consider holding regular conversations with students who frequently use the Internet, according to the online safety organization Net Smartz and these discussions should revolve around topics like email safety, keeping information private and common financial scams.

    Social Networking

    •      Social networking websites can introduce special safety considerations for students. Because these sites rely on users sharing thoughts and opinions, predators can approach students with an arsenal of personal information. Parents and educators should remind students to avoid contact with people they do not personally know when using social networking sites.

    Cyberbully

    •      During the first decade of the twenty-first century, cyberbullying, or online harassment of students by other students, gained a considerable amount of media attention. Students who feel pressure from others through the Internet or other online resources should immediately notify an adult.

       

 Teacher Resources

Turn Wired Students Into Great Digital Citizens

Get all the tools you need with our FREE Digital Literacy and Citizenship Curriculum and Parent Media Education Program. The relevant, ready-to-use instruction helps you guide students to make safe, smart, and ethical decisions in the digital world where they live, study and play.

Every day, your students are tested with each post, search, chat, text message, file download, and profile update. Will they connect with like minds or spill TMI to the wrong people? Will they behave creatively or borrow ideas recklessly? Will they do the right thing or take shortcuts?

As an educator, you can equip your students with the 21st century skills they need to thrive and survive in their wild digital world. You can also educate and empower their parents to address these issues at home. Our programs let you take on the issues of the moment – from cyberbullying to online privacy, copyright to community building – using tools that fit instruction into crowded school days, all at no cost and with no time-consuming training requirements.

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Safety & Security

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Forms
District Forms Regarding Internet Usage
Acceptable Use Policy
The contract signed by all users in Magoffin County Schools agreeing to abide by the rules of Internet Usage.