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Internet Safety

Tip Sheet from MNet and CIRA

As adults we sometimes fall into the traps set by those who try to harvest our information. MNet (Media Awareness Network) and CIRA have teamed up to create a tip sheet on avoiding risks online
Press Release
Cyber Security Consumer Tip Sheet
pdf  http://www.media-awareness.ca/english/parents/marketing/upload/CyberSecurityConsumerTipsheetv4.pdf

Online Behaviour

Growing Up Online
From PBS - a program about teenagers. You can watch the program online. Check out the section on Keeping Kids Safe.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/kidsonline/



Digital Footprints

More and more employers are checking digital footprints before hiring. Students need to be aware that everything they do on the internet may impact on their future.


learn_video Digital Dossier
video on a student's digital footprint, which may start before birth
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79IYZVYIVLA

learn_video Digital Footprints: Your New First Impression
Video showing how your digital footprint can impact positively and negatively on future employment
http://www.edupln.com/video/digital-footprints-your-new


Internet Safety

Internet 101 is...
Internet 101 is a fabulous resources for all.  They have organized the site by  topic, such as Internet 101, Tools for Educators, Tools for Youths, Media Room and Tools for Parents. The resources and links offered are geared for children ages 8-17.  Created by the RCMP
http://www.internet101.ca/

Think Before You Post
Blog with links to two videos which could be shared with Secondary School students.
http://www.speedofcreativity.org/2007/11/09/think-before-you-post-video/

WiredSafety
This extensive site explores safety issues for Internet users of all ages. There is information specifically for teachers and librarians as well as separate sections for kids, tweens and teens.
http://www.wiredsafety.org/

Internet Safety for Teachers and Students
Find some good tips on Internet safety which are a balance of protection and making resources available.
http://www.k12science.org/internetsafety.html

IM Lingo
We need to understand the language students are using. You can find a list of IM lingo here.
http://www.missingkids.com/adcouncil/lingo.html