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» Barbara Pytel - Cyber Safety in the Classroom

This is a serious issue in schools today. Our school hands every high school student a notebook but also trains them and parents in exactly what you mentioned. We also had local law enforcement give presentations on internet safety at the elementary, middle school, and high school levels. All students participated. There are curriculums available to law enforcement for this purpose. However, from what students tell me, very few parents monitor computer activity.

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» Susan Hyde - Cyber Safety in the Classroom

In response to Cyber Safety in the Classroom posted by pytel:

I think that parental supervision is key. Kids are far less likely to be "sucked in" by predators if they know that their parents may monitor IM'ing and discussion boards.

Susan

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» Jace Shoemaker-Galloway - Cyber Safety in the Classroom

In response to Cyber Safety in the Classroom posted by pytel:

Hi,

For the past three years, I have championed online safety education and awareness in my elementary school and entire region.

As Regional Office of Education's Internet Safety Coordinator, I have taught over 750 children personalized online safety lessons, created presentations for parents and educators, write a regular newspaper column, and put together an award winning educational resource blog. I also assembled a team of community leaders, including law enforcement officals.

Internet safety should be mandated in all public schools in this country, as it is in other countries. Online safety needs to be ongoing, not a one-time lesson. As technology is rapidly changing, it is very important we are up-to-date with the potential risks our kids may face online. Frankly, many parents and teachers simply do not have the time to keep up with the growing technology. Some adults feel children are more computer savvy than they are.

We all need to work together in order to keep our children safer online; parents, teachers, law enforcement and children.

If you are looking for a wide array of online safety resources, please visit my website for information. What began three years ago as a hobby or interest, has become my fulltime job and passion.

http://InternetSafetyAdvisor.info

Thanks!

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» Susan Hyde - Cyber Safety in the Classroom

In response to Cyber Safety in the Classroom posted by jacer:

Thanks so much for the added information. Your passion will, no doubt, educate many on how to keep their kids safe!
Susan

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