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Modeling and helping students learn about Internet safety is the responsibility of every adult in our students' lives, including teachers in all subject areas and parents at home. As adults learn more about wise online behavior and build awareness of our own digital footprints, we must continue to share and openly discuss these issues with the young people in our classrooms and homes. Use these resources to stay up to date on the pros and cons of technology's capabilities. Build awareness instead of fear as you and your students discover how the power of the Internet can be harnessed for safe learning and communication. Be sure also to visit the TeachersFirst Edge for teacher-friendly tips on using today's web tools safely and within school policies.
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A Thin Line - MTV
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6 to 12
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A Thin Line provides advice to teens so they can recognize unsafe online behaviors. This website, produced by MTV, provides young adults with fact sheets, videos, and discussions on...more
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A Thin Line provides advice to teens so they can recognize unsafe online behaviors. This website, produced by MTV, provides young adults with fact sheets, videos, and discussions on several online safety issues.
tag(s): bullying (38), cyberbullying (19), internet safety (62)
In the Classroom
This will be a great addition to your health, guidance, or Internet safety program. Before showing the site, have students take the quiz. The quiz can even be embedded on your website. Afterwards, using your interactive whiteboard (or projector), have students watch the different videos. Using the information found on the site, have students create skits to show proper or improper ways to behave online.
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KidRex - Kid Safe Search Engine - KidRex.org
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K to 7
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KidRex is an engaging, safe search engine for students that is powered by Google Custom Search and Google SafeSearch technology. In addition to typical filters applied to searches,...more
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KidRex is an engaging, safe search engine for students that is powered by Google Custom Search and Google SafeSearch technology. In addition to typical filters applied to searches, the site maintains its own database of inappropriate websites and keywords to further reduce the possibility of inappropriate search returns. The search engine is easy to use and similar to a typical Google search. You simply enter the search term and a list of sites is returned. Inappropriate search terms are returned with an "Oops, try again!" message. Before using the site, be sure to click on the Parents link for a quick overview of how the site works.
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tag(s): internet safety (62), search engines (34)
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Create a link to KidRex on classroom computers for students to use as a default search engine. Use this site on your interactive whiteboard (or projector) to demonstrate how to search for items or when searching with your students.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Google Family Safety Center - Google
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K to 12
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The Google Safety Center is a one stop shop for teachers and parents for information about keeping children safe online. The site provides instructions and resources on how to use ...more
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The Google Safety Center is a one stop shop for teachers and parents for information about keeping children safe online. The site provides instructions and resources on how to use Google tools to safely access the internet. The site even includes "video tips."
tag(s): internet safety (62)
In the Classroom
Use the resources from the site to show students how to safely search the internet. Post the link on your class website for parents to access from home. In addition, set up a safe search engine for students to use when doing research.
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Own Your Space - Linda McCarthy and Microsoft
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8 to 12
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Own Your Space is a free sixteen chapter book for teens and tweens. The book educates students how to be safe online. Each chapter deals with a different topic. At ...more
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Own Your Space is a free sixteen chapter book for teens and tweens. The book educates students how to be safe online. Each chapter deals with a different topic. At the time of this review, supported operating systems included Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.
tag(s): cyberbullying (19), internet safety (62)
In the Classroom
This is a great resource to use with your students. Each chapter can be downloaded separately. Have students read a new chapter each week or month. Have students use the book for research. Groups can read a chapter and then prepare a presentation. Use a site such as 280Slides (reviewed here) to have students create slideshows.
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Mail Catch - Net-Core.org
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5 to 12
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Mailcatch quickly creates a "disposable" email address to use with web tools that require email registration. This could be your solution to using free, membership-required sites where...more
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Mailcatch quickly creates a "disposable" email address to use with web tools that require email registration. This could be your solution to using free, membership-required sites where students must sign up individually using an email address. This is the spam, update, and junk email dumping ground! Files are deleted on a regular basis. If there is something you need to check for site log in purposes, be sure to check it the day that the email is sent and save the information to a document on your computer. The genius of this site is that it is temporary but completely functional for protecting individual identities. Protect your own "real" email, too! Note that any "disposable" email address can be used by others at any time, so using a more unique address will decrease the likelihood that others have used the same one. Be clever!
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tag(s): internet safety (62)
In the Classroom
Have students choose a "Mailcatch" address in the beginning of the school year as part of your introductory lesson on acceptable use procedures. Once that email is chosen, they can use it every time they need to sign up for a website that requires an email. After they have used it in your class, show them how to check the mail by typing in their "address" into the web page. Here they can see their email, such as membership confirmations.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Just4Kids - AttorneyGeneral.gov
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K to 5
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Learn to be safe on the internet and drug free with this website designed for elementary age students. Visit Operation Safe Surf to see printable documents with internet safety...more
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Learn to be safe on the internet and drug free with this website designed for elementary age students. Visit Operation Safe Surf to see printable documents with internet safety tips, important internet words, and an internet safety contract. There is also a short internet safety video available for viewing. Several games are included such as a general Internet Safety Quiz, safe surf crossword puzzle, and a matching game. The Project Drug Free portion of the site doesn't contain quite as much as the internet safety portion; however, it includes several games to help students learn about the dangers of illegal drugs.
tag(s): cyberbullying (19), drugs and alcohol (3), internet safety (62)
In the Classroom
Print out the important Internet words to hang in your classroom or computer lab. Have students try Funnelbrain (reviewed here) to create flashcards using important Internet words and challenge their classmates. View the Internet safety video on your interactive whiteboard or projector.
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Kids News Room - kidsnewsroom.org
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3 to 5
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Enrich your language arts classroom with kidsnewsroom.org. KNR offers a place for kids to learn about current events as well as participate in writing news stories about current...more
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Enrich your language arts classroom with kidsnewsroom.org. KNR offers a place for kids to learn about current events as well as participate in writing news stories about current events or school happenings. This nonprofit organization highlights current events and strengthens reading comprehension by featuring young students and their current event interests. Search for projects and information in history, math, science, geography, art, and language arts created by staff or submitted by kids. Find information on how to build a free class website sponsored on their server or how to write a story. A game section includes educational games in a variety of areas. After each section, a comprehension quiz is given. Investigate the map to see articles submitted by schools and kids throughout the United States.
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tag(s): essays (13), news (124), newspapers (22), reading comprehension (34), stories and storytelling (11)
In the Classroom
Jump into the world of student journalism and current events. Begin by visiting the Internet safety section to clarify your expectations for use. Start your own student newsletter by featuring class activities, special events, or current events into the digital age. Submit student work for publication on the site. Essays and contests are available. Bookmark this site for use in a center for comprehension, writing, and educational games. Open your students' eyes to the news of today "kid style!"Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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LMK - Life Online - Girl Scouts and Windows
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6 to 12
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LMK is an online safety site for teen girls. The site consists of videos, blog posts, questions and answers. It has six different categories, for example: Cyberbullying, Online Sexual...more
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LMK is an online safety site for teen girls. The site consists of videos, blog posts, questions and answers. It has six different categories, for example: Cyberbullying, Online Sexual Predators, Privacy, etc., and more will be added in the future. What makes this site special is that is created for girls by girls.
tag(s): cyberbullying (19), internet safety (62)
In the Classroom
Teachers, share this link on your class web page and/or in a parent newsletter to help parents learn about online safety. Use the activities for adults to run a parent information night. Show the videos on your interactive whiteboard or projector and use them for class discussions. Use an interactive whiteboard to display the quizzes for students to answer.
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CyberWise - CyberWise
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3 to 12
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CyberWise provides tools for parents, educators, and kids to help them understand and use new media tools safely at home and in the classroom. The site provides an extensive collection...more
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CyberWise provides tools for parents, educators, and kids to help them understand and use new media tools safely at home and in the classroom. The site provides an extensive collection of videos and resources that explain current media tools and ways to use them. Videos include guides to Twitter, Prezi, and Glogster as well as media literacy and digital citizenship (at the time of this review.) At this time, there are "coming soon" signs for Facebook, Teacher Tube, Animoto, and others. The CyberCivics blog follows the journey of a classroom in California as they go on their journey to becoming informed digital citizens. The FunWise portion of the site includes links to fun sites for using tech tools, each month a game site is highlighted for its use of technology. Sign up for the free newsletter and subscribe to the blog to stay current with information included on the site.
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tag(s): cyberbullying (19), internet safety (62), media literacy (6), tutorials (35)
In the Classroom
Share videos on your interactive whiteboard or projector with students to discuss media tools and how they are using them or before assigning projects using current media tools. If your district blocks YouTube, then this may not be viewable. You could always view that at home and bring it to class "on a stick" to share. Use a tool such as Zamzar (reviewed here) to download the videos from YouTube. Share videos with parents to help them understand current media tools and how to use them. Have your students create an online "scrapbook" on cyber safety using Smilebox (reviewed here).
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Great tool- always need all we can find to help teach this with students.Charlotte, AL, Grades: 0 - 12
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Cybersmart - Australian Government/ACMA
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K to 12
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Although there are many websites about internet safety, this site is unique in its detailed sections for user groups including young children, children, teens, parents, libraries, and...more
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Although there are many websites about internet safety, this site is unique in its detailed sections for user groups including young children, children, teens, parents, libraries, and schools. Each section contains age-appropriate interactive activities, quizzes, tips students can understand, information on online devices the student might be using, and information on social networking for older students. Since the site is from Australia, you may notice some slight language differences, but all the other information is pertinent, helpful, and recognizable.
tag(s): internet safety (62), safety (99), social networking (40)
In the Classroom
Share the activities with your students on your interactive whiteboard or projector. Have students work in cooperative learning groups to investigate various parts of this site. Challenge students to create online posters about internet safety on paper or do it together as a class using a tool such as Web Poster Wizard (reviewed here) or PicLits (reviewed here). Or use another online poster creator, such as Wallwisher, (reviewed here). You may also want to share this link with parents via your class web page.
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Michigan Kids! - Michigan.gov
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2 to 6
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Find facts, play games, and learn about Michigan at this kid-friendly site. At first glance there doesn't appear to be much to the site, however; there is a great deal ...more
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Find facts, play games, and learn about Michigan at this kid-friendly site. At first glance there doesn't appear to be much to the site, however; there is a great deal of information found by exploring the links on the left-hand side of the home page. Games and internet safety information are available through the links on the main portion of the home page. The history link on the left includes many interesting and unique resources such as Tweets from "A Boy at Fort Mackinac: Diary of Harold Dunbar Corbusier 1883-1884" recounts adventures of a 10-year-old boy on Mackinac Island. Follow him on Twitter to learn what it was like to grow up on the island in the late 1800's. State symbols and facts are also available through a link on the left portion of the home page. Some information, such as the Getting to Know Michigan booklet, is available for easy printing in pdf format.
In the Classroom
Use an online tool such as Interactive Two Circle Venn Diagram (reviewed here) to create a visual comparison of life in the late 1800's vs life today. Share the site with students to use as a resource for state research projects. Read how a bill becomes a law in Michigan and compare it to the law-making process in your state.
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TeachersFirst: Sifting Through the Filters - TeachersFirst
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K to 12
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Web filtering is a common topic of frustration and mystification for teachers. Do you wonder why it's there, how it works, and what other schools do? Are there sites you ...more
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Web filtering is a common topic of frustration and mystification for teachers. Do you wonder why it's there, how it works, and what other schools do? Are there sites you read about but cannot access? Are you worried that your students may access "bad" things under your supervision? Learn the basics of Internet filters, consider key questions, and take a quick poll in Sifting Through the Filters, another teacher-friendly interactive module. In just a few minutes, you will gain a new perspective on filtering and some ideas to advocate for positive change (for best viewing, turn off your pop-up blocker).
tag(s): internet safety (62)
In the Classroom
Read through this on your own or share it in a staff meeting where you discuss use of the Internet and teachers' role in Internet safety. You may also want to share the link with your principal or other decision-makers to open dialog on ways to include teachers in the process.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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WoogiWorld - WoogiWorld, Inc.
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K to 6
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Woogi World is a virtual networking technology used to teach students about cybersafety and related topics. It is a scalable online virtual educational platform that fosters peer-based,...more
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Woogi World is a virtual networking technology used to teach students about cybersafety and related topics. It is a scalable online virtual educational platform that fosters peer-based, social interactive learning for today's students. The Woogi World site has sections for Kids, Parents, and Educators. Students can play Woogi World by creating their own "Woogi." Before they can create a Woogi, Cyber Hero tells them that they need three things: A Parent Nearby; Parents' Permission; and a Parents' email address. Parents can manage their student's account and read about how Woogi World addresses Learning, Safety, Awards, and Upgrades. Educators can use the Woogi World Cyber Hero program for classroom instruction on Cyber Safety, Cyber Ethics, Cyber Security, and Cyber Health.
tag(s): cyberbullying (19), internet safety (62)
In the Classroom
Send home information about the website and ask parents to create an account for their student. If there isn't internet access at home, obtain permission to create an account at school. Another option is to create one account for the classroom and display on the interactive whiteboard (or projector) and perform internet safety activities together as a class.
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Pro Con Lists - Brosen Interactive
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9 to 12
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Try this free site to create pro and con lists to (hopefully) help make better decisions. Should I (fill in your choice) or should I (fill in another choice) instead? ...more
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Try this free site to create pro and con lists to (hopefully) help make better decisions. Should I (fill in your choice) or should I (fill in another choice) instead? You can begin to use this site without joining, but analysis of the pros and cons requires a simple sign up (no email verification needed). Enter your decision making problem. List items under either the pro or con column as well as adding an emotional and rational rating. Add a description, photo, and choose a category easily. Click on "Share" to automatically share with a variety of other sites including Blogger and Facebook. Note: since this is a public site, some of the topics of public lists may not be classroom-appropriate. Watch out for the relationships/sexuality category! You may want to use this solely as a teacher-supervised tool.
tag(s): debate (18)
In the Classroom
This site allows outsiders to comment with lists. Many school policies prohibit such interaction, so be sure to check your school policy. Check the private button when saving the list. You will want to discuss these features in the context of Internet Safety or establish specific written class rules and consequences for interacting with outsiders as well as commenting on each other's lists. Create lists for any class. For example, in history, would you help the Underground Railroad (or Holocaust escapees)? Search the consequences/risks for those who assisted them. The end result of the list may not be as important as the process used in making the examples. Follow past presidential elections to find the positives and negatives of the various platforms. In English, what should Romeo and Juliet do? What about trials in any characters life? What would you do if you were that person? For career exploration, what are the specifics that should be on the lists as to whether to pursue a program, move, or take a job? In Science, what are the pros and cons for using alternative fuels or for conservation? Should development happen in various areas of the world? Mark this decision making tool as a Favorite you can bring up on a projector to facilitate any class debate.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Kidzprivacy - Federal Trade Commission
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1 to 12
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This site discusses the fundamentals of protecting children's privacy on the web. The site targets a blended audience of parents and educators, and provides fundamentals on what information...more
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This site discusses the fundamentals of protecting children's privacy on the web. The site targets a blended audience of parents and educators, and provides fundamentals on what information web sites can collect about children and how they can use that information. This site is a great primer for teachers and parents seeking to use the web with students.
tag(s): internet safety (62)
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Share this link on your teacher web page and/or in a parent newsletter for those who would like more guidance on child privacy laws on the web.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Infinite Learning Lab With Professor Garfield - Virginia Department of Education
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K to 5
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This site, created by the VA Department of Education, contains lots of information that educators and parents can use to teach students about various life skills topics like self esteem,...more
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This site, created by the VA Department of Education, contains lots of information that educators and parents can use to teach students about various life skills topics like self esteem, staying safe online, cyberbullying, and peer pressure. Using the cartoon character Garfield, students are challenged to watch, try, and apply.
tag(s): cyberbullying (19), internet safety (62)
In the Classroom
This will be a great addition to your health, guidance, or internet safety program. Using the watch, try and apply model, project the site on an interactive whiteboard and have students watch a particular video. When done watching the video, have students come up to the whiteboard or projector and try and apply what they've just learned by taking the quiz. Place this site on your webpage and have students access as a center (or even at home). When students have finished working on the unit, print out a certificate of completion for them to take home. The teacher guide gives you lots of ideas on how to implement the site. If you use iPads, there is also a free app version available for download.
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Webonauts Internet Academy - pbskidsgo.org
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3 to 5
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Explore being a citizen in a "web-infused, information-rich" world. Try your hand at 12 missions all while observing the motto: "Observe, Respect, Contribute." Understand critical issues...more
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Explore being a citizen in a "web-infused, information-rich" world. Try your hand at 12 missions all while observing the motto: "Observe, Respect, Contribute." Understand critical issues concerning online safety. Identify credible sources of information. Learn how to handle cyber-bullying bullying. Note: This resource was developed as a partnership project between PBS KIDS and Common Sense Media. Find great resources and information in the Parents and Teachers tab on the site.
tag(s): bullying (38), cyberbullying (19)
In the Classroom
Learn about the importance of protecting passwords and maintaining privacy settings. Follow the 12 missions to be cyber-smart. Create a password or mission guide for students to complete to show what they have learned. Discuss other issues with technology to provide more learning experiences for students. Challenge groups to create a multimedia presentation about one of the missions they complete or create a word cloud highlighting key terms using a site such as wordle reviewed here.
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NEAclass - Neaclass
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3 to 12
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Use NEACLASS as a blogging tool that is safe for students. This tool requires a login to view the entries if you set as a preference. Create a profile, set ...more
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Use NEACLASS as a blogging tool that is safe for students. This tool requires a login to view the entries if you set as a preference. Create a profile, set up your site, and invite students and parents. Use the free account which includes up to 25 MB in storage.
tag(s): blogs (47)
In the Classroom
This is perhaps the easiest class blog to create. Register and instantly create your blog name, set a template and header as well as privacy options. Choose to make the blog open to the public or private requiring an account to view. Add students individually in the next step.The Blog Admin page is easy to navigate and access members, posts, and comments in one place.Use this tool as an easy to use blogging tool for the classroom and every subject area. Use in language arts classes to strengthen students' writing ability and 21st century skills. Use as a tool for class or parent communication. Engage students in discussions on current events, independent reading, literature, and more. Get creative and ask students to play the role of a historical figure and write about their viewpoints. Use the site as a forum for any simulated or real task. Invite parents to join to give their points of view on upcoming elections or public policy issues by commenting on student posts. Include the principal or superintendent in your class discussions of students' rights as you study the Constitution. Create incredible discussions of environmental, political, or economic issues. Definitely plan to model and use this tool in lessons about Internet safety and the "lasting" nature of one's Internet presence. Learn more about blogging and find more blog ideas in TeachersFirst's Blogging Basics.
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Parent permission advised before posting student work created using this tool
Includes Interaction w general public/ public galleries with unmoderated content
Includes social features, such as "friends," comments, ratings by others
Requires registration/log-in (WITH email)
Products can be shared by URL
Multiple users can collaborate on the same project
Includes teacher tools for registering and/or monitoring students
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Digizen.org - Childnet International
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4 to 12
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This site provides information for kids, parents, and educators on the topic of digital citizenship. The site is broken down into three sections and is color coded so you know ...more
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This site provides information for kids, parents, and educators on the topic of digital citizenship. The site is broken down into three sections and is color coded so you know whether the material is for children, parents or teachers. The site contains interactives, lesson plans, movies and activities.
tag(s): bullying (38), cyberbullying (19), internet safety (62), literacy (99), safety (99)
In the Classroom
This site will be a good addition to any internet safety and awareness program. Teachers, counselors and librarians could put this site on the school or class webpage as a resource for parents and students to access. Use an projector or interactive whiteboard and view the movie "Let's Fight it Together." Afterward have students do one of the activities contained in the downloadable lesson plan. Be sure to check out the "Things to Do" section for additional student activities, like password creation, digital values, and role playing scenarios. Videotape the role plays and have student groups upload them and create an online, interactive poster known as a "glog," using GlogsterEDU, reviewed here.
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B4USurf - Business Software Alliance (BSA)
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B4USurfis a free educational program for grades 3-12 that is designed to raise awareness of copyright laws and reinforce responsible behavior online. This site has safety tips,...more
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B4USurfis a free educational program for grades 3-12 that is designed to raise awareness of copyright laws and reinforce responsible behavior online. This site has safety tips, lesson plans, resources, and interactive activities for helping educators, parents, and youths with cyber-ethics and cyber-safety by having fun on the web while learning to surf safely and responsibly. The information is pertinent for elementary, middle, and high school students, who communicate, work, socialize, and entertain themselves on the internet. Unlike many of the other internet safety sites, the B4USurf educational initiative is dedicated to promoting both a safe and legal digital world by addressing unlawful copyright behavior through educating and guiding students to use computer technology responsibly.
tag(s): copyright (37), internet safety (62), safety (99)
In the Classroom
Use this site for your own background information and to help students make smart choices and learn the rules and responsibilities of using copyrighted work and technology safely. You will find a wide range of materials that may be shared on your interactive whiteboard or projector or adapted to meet the needs of your class, including quizzes, games, and suggested lessons designed to teach the skills and raise awareness for the risks they face online while searching for information, blogging, or engaging in other internet activities. Have students work with a partner and research various facets of this site and then create a multimedia presentation to share their findings. How about having students create a word cloud of terms about cyber-ethics and/or cyber-safety using a tool such as Wordle reviewed here.
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