Internet Safety

The Internet is full of information that we would like to protect our students from. Information that may be inappropriate for students and can be harmful to their personal impressions of the Internet and possibly dangerous to their person, if private information of that student is used by the wrong person. Teachers need to take specific precautions to ensure that their students are protected from the possible dangers of the Internet.
To minimize risk, teachers should ensure that while at school students are being supervised at all times while on line. It is important that students understand why this supervision is necessary and why they must be careful while connected to the Internet. Taking precautions, such as educating students to the possible dangers will help them distinguish between what is safe and what is not. Students should also be taught why they should not post personal information on the Internet (as another safety precaution).
Another way to minimize the risks that the Internet poses is to establish firm rules for the class prior to using the computers. By reviewing the rules and policies that the school may have will educate students as to what is expected of them while they are connected to the Internet in school. As teachers we should also take the time to research any site that we will be directing our students to, this should be done in advance to the students connecting to that particular site. Teachers may also create a Webquest to direct students to particular sites, rather than having them browse.

Remember, Safety First!!