Internet Safety for Parents and Students

Here are some websites with great information and tips about Internet Safety

Phishing Emails

 

What is Phishing video

 

 

Take the Google phising quiz: https://phishingquiz.withgoogle.com/

To report phishing:

Please continue to stay alert and report any suspicious activities.  Your efforts make a significant difference in keeping our district safe against malicious attacks and hacking attempts.

 

Please use the dedicated Report to Sophos button in Outlook, which will immediately remove and quarantine suspicious emails from your mailbox and help train our Email Protection algorithm for everyone else as well.

 

 

NetSmartz

 

NetSmartz Workshop is an interactive, educational program of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children® (NCMEC) that provides age-appropriate resources to help teach children how to be safer on- and offline. The program is designed for children ages 5-17, parents and guardians, educators, and law enforcement. With resources such as videos, games, activity cards, and presentations, NetSmartz entertains while it educates.

 

GetNetWise

 

Our mission is to:

  • Assure informed policymaking on Internet-related issues within both government and the private sector
  • Promote the Internet as a valuable medium for democratic participation, communications, and commerce
  • Educate the public about the challenges and problems presented by the Internet medium and offer potential solutions
  • Raise the awareness and effectiveness of the Internet Caucus Advisory Committee as an educational tool for Congress
  • Encourage coalitions of corporations, industry associations, and public interest groups to work together on addressing important Internet-related policy issues and engaging in educational outreach projects

 

StopBullying.gov

Prevent Cyberbullying

Be Aware of What Your Kids are Doing Online

A child may be involved in cyberbullying in several ways. A child can be bullied, bully others, or witness bullying. Parents, teachers, and other adults may not be aware of all the digital media  and apps that a child is using. The more digital platforms that a child uses, the more opportunities there are for being exposed to potential cyberbullying.

 

SafeKids.com

SafeKids.com is one of the oldest and most enduring sites for Internet safety. It’s founder and editor, Larry Magid, is the author of the original National Center for Missing & Exploited Children’s 1994 brochure, “Child Safety on the Information Highway.” He is co-director of ConnectSafely.org and a technology journalist.

 

This guide provides parents with safety tips and suggestions for protecting our children and preventing them from becoming victims of crime.

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Tips to help you stay safe and secure online

Link to Netlingo

Internet dictionary and lists of online acronyms