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Web-Based Resources on Internet Safety

This appendix lists Web sites related to Internet safety. All Web sites were accurate and online as of August 1, 2007.

Categories
Age-Appropriate Guidelines for Internet Use Online Games
Cyberbullying Parent/Child Sample Agreements
Definitions Peer to Peer (P2P) or File Sharing
Email Predators (Including Information on Luring and Grooming)
Ethics Professional Development
Filtering Reporting Problems
Hate Sites Research
How the Internet Works Sample School and Division Policies
Identity Theft Sites for Educators
Instant Messaging Sites for Kids
International, National, and State Organizations Sites for Older Kids
Internet Benefits and Risk Sites for Parents
Legal: National Social Networking (Blogs, Personal Web Pages, Chats)
Legal: Virginia Laws Safe Social Networking Sites for Younger Kids
Newsletters, Blogs, and Podcasts Student Instruction: Lesson Plans/Curricula
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Age-Appropriate Guidelines for Internet Use                    Return to top

Be Web Aware by Media Awareness Network (see Safety Tips by Age on left side of screen)

http://www.bewebaware.ca/english/default.aspx

• Safety tips by age (left-side menu)

GetNetWise: Online Safety Guide by Internet Education Foundation

http://kids.getnetwise.org/safetyguide/

• A parent’s perspective and information about online privacy

A Parent’s Guide to Online Safety: Ages and Stages by Microsoft

http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/children/parentsguide.mspx

• Guide to how children of different ages use the Internet

Cyberbullying                    Return to top

Be Web Aware: Challenging Cyber Bullying by Media Awareness Network

http://www.bewebaware.ca/english/CyberBullying.aspx

• Legal overview, role of Internet service providers, and taking action

Cyberbullies by National Crime Prevention Council

http://www.mcgruff.org/Advice/cyberbullies.php

• Tips for avoiding and handling cyberbullies

Cyberbully.org by The Center for Safe and Responsible Internet Use (Nancy Willard)

http://cyberbully.org/cyberbully/

• Research and other helpful information

Cyberbullying.us by Dr. Hinduja and Dr. Patchin

http://www.cyberbullying.us/resources.php

• Printable PDF resources about cyberbullying, including current research

Cyberbullying handouts [untitled] by Bullying.org

http://www.cyberbullying.org/pdf/Cyberbullying_Information.pdf

• Details about cyberbullying (Canadian)

OnGuard Online—US CERT Tip: Dealing with Cyberbullies by United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team

http://www.onguardonline.gov/certtips/st06-005.html

• Recognition of and protection from cyberbullies

Real Life Stories by Netsmartz

http://www.netsmartz.org/resources/reallife.htm

• Stories and videos about the impact of cyberbullying on kids

STOP cyberbullying by WiredKids

http://www.stopcyberbullying.org/index2.html

• Legal overview, prevention, and reporting

STOP textbullying by StopTextBully.com

http://www.stoptextbully.com/

• Downloadable posters

Definitions                    Return to top

BeWebAware: Internet 101 by Media Awareness Network

http://www.bewebaware.ca/english/internet101.aspx

• Short glossary of several Internet terms

Glossary by Symantec

http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/refa.html

• Extensive glossary of computer terms

Internet Definitions by Netsmartz

http://www.netsmartz.org/safety/definitions.htm

• Extensive online glossary

The Librarian’s Guide to Great Web Sites for Kids by American Library Association

http://www.ala.org/parentspage/greatsites/guide.html

• Definitions of new technologies (end of paper)

OnGuard Online: Glossary by Federal Trade Commission

http://onguardonline.gov/glossary.html

• Standard glossary of computer terms

E-mail                    Return to top

BeWebAware: Spam by Media Awareness Network

http://www.bewebaware.ca/english/spam.aspx

• Tips for parents regarding spam

GetNetWise: Risks by Technology: Email by Internet Education Foundation

http://kids.getnetwise.org/safetyguide/technology/email

• Basic overview of spam and junk mail

Help keep spam out of your inbox by Microsoft http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/email/fightspam.mspx

• Tips and filters for blocking junk mail

OnGuard Online: Spam Scams by Federal Trade Commission

http://onguardonline.gov/spam.html

• List of popular scams and recommendations for avoiding problems

Sorted: Keep your information secure online by Childnet International

http://www.childnet-int.org/sorted/

• Maintaining student safety and privacy

Ethics                    Return to top

Cyberethics by U.S. Department of Justice, Computer Crime & Intellectual Property Section

http://www.cybercrime.gov/cyberethics.htm

• Links to sites about cybercrime

RespectCopyrights.org by Motion Picture Association of America

http://www.respectcopyrights.org/content.html

• Issues involved with illegal downloads

Filtering                    Return to top

BeWebAware: Get the Most out of the Internet: Technological Tools by Media Awareness Network

http://www.media-awareness.ca/english/teachers/wa_teachers/safe_passage_teachers/getmost_techtools.cfm

• Checklist for evaluating content-management products and related issues

Filtering and Blocking by WiredKids

http://www.wiredkids.org/safesites/filtering.html

• Information about filtering, blocking, and outgoing software

FilterReview.com by National Coalition for the Protection of Children and Families

http://www.filterreview.com/index.htm

• Background for selecting the most appropriate filters

Internet Filters for Children by The X Lab

http://www.thexlab.com/faqs/internetsafetychild.html

• A list of filtering software for Macs

"Why Filters Won’t Protect Children or Adults" by Nancy Kranich, Library Administration and Management 18(1): 14-18 (published by American Library Association)

http://www.ala.org/ala/oif/ifissues/issuesrelatedlinks/whyfilterswontprotect.htm

• Educating about Internet safety as opposed to using filters

Hate Sites                    Return to top

BeWebAware: Violent and Hateful Content by Media Awareness Network

http://www.bewebaware.ca/english/violent.aspx

• Information about violent content, online hate, and what parents should do

Hate on the Internet: A Response Guide for Educators and Families by PartnersAgainstHate.org

http://www.partnersagainsthate.org/publications/hoi_full.pdf

• Advice and tools for helping students manage exposure to hate sites

Protecting Children and Teens from Online Hate by Media Awareness Network

http://www.media-awareness.ca/english/issues/online_hate/protect_child_hate.cfm

• An overview of Hate Sites, laws, and how to help students deconstruct them

WHOIS Search by Network Solutions

http://www.networksolutions.com/whois/index.jsp

• Search engine to determine ownership of domain names

How the Internet Works                    Return to top

BEKO’s How the Internet Works by For Kids By Kids Online (Cyberspace Research Unit-UK)

http://www.fkbko.co.uk/EN.php?lang=EN&&subject=1&&id=0&&level=0

An illustrated explanation of how the Internet works in the context of Internet Safety, for kids

How Internet Infrastructure Works by HowStuffWorks

http://computer.howstuffworks.com/internet-infrastructure.htm

• Several short illustrated articles about the Internet

How Does the Internet Work? By U&I Learning (commercial site—no advertising)

http://hwi.uni.be/archief/en/index.htm

• Animated modules that explain how the Internet works

The Internet Tutorial by Dynamic Web Solutions (commercial site—no advertising)

http://www.dynamicwebs.com.au/tutorials/history.htm

• A series of tutorials that explain the workings of the Internet

Identity Theft                    Return to top

Help prevent identity theft from phishing scams by Microsoft

http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/email/phishingemail.mspx

• Basic overview of phishing scams

Keep Your Identity To Yourself by National Crime Prevention Council

http://www.ncpc.org/media/Identity_Theft.php

• Free download of Preventing Identity Theft: A Guide for Consumers

OnGuard Online: ID Theft by Federal Trade Commission

http://onguardonline.gov/idtheft.html

• Steps to take in case of identity theft

Your National Resource about Identity Theft by Federal Trade Commission

http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/idtheft//

• Resources about identity theft, including printable brochure and PowerPoint slides

Instant Messaging                    Return to top

10 tips for safer instant messaging by Microsoft

http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/online/imsafety.mspx

• Suggestions for using instant messaging

International, National, and State Organizations                    Return to top

ChildNet International Home Page

http://www.childnet-int.org

Cyberbullying.org

http://www.cyberbullying.org/

Cyberethics, Cybersafety, Cybersecurity (C3) Institute by University of Maryland, College of Education

http://www.edtechoutreach.umd.edu/C3Institute/c3resources.html

Family Internet Safety by Attorney General of Virginia

http://www.oag.state.va.us/KEY_ISSUES/FAMILY_INTERNET/index.html

GetNetWise by Internet Education Foundation

http://www.getnetwise.com/

Internet Safety by Polly Klaas Foundation

http://www.pollyklaas.org/internet-safety/index.html

i-SAFE by Internet Safety Foundation

http://www.isafe.org/

Kidz Privacy by Federal Trade Commission

http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/edcams/kidzprivacy/index.html

National Center for Missing & Exploited Kids Home Page

http://www.missingkids.com/

NetSmartz by National Center for Missing & Expoited Kids

http://www.netsmartz.org/

http://www.netsmartz.org/espanol/ (in Spanish)

OnGuard Online by Federal Trade Commission

http://onguardonline.gov/index.html

OnGuard Online: U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team by Federal Trade Commission

http://www.onguardonline.gov/certtips/index.html

Operation Blue Ridge Thunder by Bedford County Sheriff’s Office

http://www.blueridgethunder.com/DefaultHome.asp

ProtectKids.com by Enough Is Enough

http://www.protectkids.com/

SafeKids.Com

http://www.safekids.com/

Safe Surfin’ Foundation Home Page

http://www.safesurfincentral.org/

Staysafe.org Home Page

http://www.msn.staysafeonline.com/

Virginia Center for School Safety by Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services

http://www.dcjs.virginia.gov/vcss/?menuLevel=5

Web Wise Kids Home Page by Web Wise Kids

http://www.wiredwithwisdom.org/

WiredSafety.org by WiredKids (includes Teenangels, WiredSafety, and WiredKids)

http://www.wiredsafety.org/

Internet Benefits and Risks                     Return to top

Cybercrime Newsletter by National Association of Attorneys General

http://naag.org/publications_cybercrime.php

Online articles about different aspects of cybercrime

GetNetWise: What are the Risks for Children Online? by Internet Education Foundation

http://kids.getnetwise.org/safetyguide/danger/

• Overview of various Internet risks

Parenting Online by WiredKids

http://wiredkids.org/parents/parentingonline/index.html

http://wiredkids.org/resources/documents/pdf/parentingonline.pdf (Printable version)

http://www.wiredkids.org/parents/parentingonline/parentingonline-ES-v1.pdf (Spanish version)

• Internet positives and negatives, plus tips for avoiding problems

"The Positives and Perils of the Internet: Working Together to Make Your Family’s Online Experience Safe and Fun" by Donna Rice Hughes (ProtectKids.com)

http://www.protectkids.com/parentsafety/positive_peril.htm

• Safety tips for parents and children

What Are the Risks by SafeKids.Com

http://www.safekids.com/risks.htm

• Brief overview of potential risks

Legal: National                    Return to top

Class Action: Virginia Students and the Law by Attorney General of Virginia

http://www.oag.state.va.us/KEY_ISSUES/CLASS_ACTION/

• Information about computer crimes (material implemented generally by school resource officers)

Education Law Association Home Page

http://www.educationlaw.org/

• Developed by educational and legal scholars

Internet Safety Policies and CIPA: An E-Rate Primer for Schools and Libraries by E-Rate Central

http://www.e-ratecentral.com/CIPA/cipa_policy_primer.pdf

• Requirements for federal funding related to the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) and Neighborhood Children’s Internet Protection Act (NCIPA)

School Law in Review 2006 by National School Boards Association

https://secure.nsba.org/pubs/item_info.cfm?ID=727

• CD-ROM, available for purchase, including most aspects of education law

School Law: Technology by National School Boards Association

http://www.nsba.org/site/page.asp?TRACKID=&CID=397&DID=8638

• Legal technology information, including resources, news, and recent cases

SPAM/Technology Crimes: Computer Crime Unit by Attorney General of Virginia

http://www.oag.state.va.us/CONSUMER/SPAM/index.html

• Overview of cybercrimes in the Commonwealth of Virginia

THOMAS by Library of Congress

http://thomas.loc.gov/

• Web site of Congress, including searchable database of cybercrime laws

U.S. Code Collection by Cornell Law School

http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/html/uscode20/

• Past and current U.S. Code chapters related to education, including cybercrime issues

Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services by Virginia Center for School Safety

http://www.dcjs.virginia.gov/vcss/

• Virginia legislative mandates for school safety

Legal: Virginia Laws                     Return to top

Computer fraud

http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+cod+18.2-152.3 § 18.2-152.3

Computer invasion of privacy

http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+cod+18.2-152.5 § 18.2-152.5

Computer trespass (hacking/cracking)

http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+cod+18.2-152.4 § 18.2-152.4

Enhanced penalties for using a computer in certain violations (advertising/producing obscene materials)

http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+cod+18.2-376.1 § 18.2-376.1

Harassment by computer (cyberbullying)

http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+cod+18.2-152.7C1 § 18.2-152.7:1

Identity theft

http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+cod+18.2-186.3 § 18.2-186.3

Personal trespass by computer

http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+cod+18.2-152.7 § 18.2-152.7

Possession of child pornography

http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+cod+18.2-374.1C1 § 18.2-374.1:1

Production, publication, sale, possession with intent to distribute, financing, etc., of sexually explicit items involving children

http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+cod+18.2-374.1 § 18.2-374.1

Property capable of embezzlement (by computer)

http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+cod+18.2-152.8 § 18.2-152.8

Theft of computer services (WiFi surfing)

http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+cod+18.2-152.6 § 18.2-152.6

Transmission of unsolicited bulk electronic mail (spam)

http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+cod+18.2-152.3C1 § 18.2-152.3:1

Use of communications systems to facilitate certain offenses involving children (solicitation)

http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+cod+18.2-374.3 § 18.2-374.3

Using a computer to gather identifying information (phishing/pharming)

http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+cod+18.2-152.5C1 § 18.2-152.5:1

Newsletters, Blogs and Podcasts                    Return to top

GetNetWise-News by GetNetWise

http://www.getnetwise.com/news/

Internet Safety-For Our Children’s Sake

http://internetsafetyadvisor.squarespace.com/journal/

• Blog maintained by a Midwestern school leader for Internet Safety information

i-SAFE Times, i-EDUCATOR Times, and i-PARENT Times by i-SAFE

http://www.isafe.org/channels/sub.php?ch=op&sub_id=4

Microsoft Security Newsletter for Home Users by Microsoft

http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/secnews/default.mspx

Net Family News

http://netfamilynews.org/letterindex4.html

NetsSmartz Bulletin by National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and Boys & Girls Clubs of America

http://www.netsmartz.org/feedback/bulletin.htm

OnGuard Online: US-CERT Alerts by Federal Trade Commission

http://onguardonline.gov/certalerts.html

SafeKids blog by SafeKids.com

http://safekids.com/ (click on Timely Articles link)

Online Games                    Return to top

Ready, set, game: Learn how to keep video gaming safe and fun by Microsoft

http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/children/gamingonline.mspx

• Tips for parents to help children "play it safe with online games"

"10 Tips for Dealing with Game Cyberbullies and Griefers" on Ready, set, game: Learn how to keep video gaming safe and fun by Microsoft

http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/children/griefers.mspx

• Suggestions for handling griefers, who cause trouble for other online game players

Parent/Child Sample Agreements                    Return to top

Family Contract for Online Safety by SafeKids.com

http://www.safekids.com/contract.htm

• Kid’s Pledge and Parent’s Pledge

Kids’ Rules for Online Safety by SafeKids.com

http://www.safekids.com/kidsrules.htm

• Clear list of commitments

Rules ‘N Tools Youth Pledge by ProtectKids.com

http://www.protectkids.com/parentsafety/pledge.htm

• Family Internet safety contract

Using family contracts to help protect your kids online by Microsoft

http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/children/famwebrules.mspx

• Sample contract for online code of conduct

Web Wise Kids: Internet Safety Plan by WiredWithWisdom

http://www.wiredwithwisdom.org/internet-safety-plan.pdf

• Formatted as, "If [blank] happens, I will [blank]"

Peer to Peer (P2P) or File Sharing                     Return to top

OnGuard Online: Peer to Peer File-Sharing by Federal Trade Commission

http://onguardonline.gov/p2p.html

• Facts and issues involved with P2P

Sorted: File Sharing by ChildNet International

http://www.childnet-int.org/sorted/filesharing.aspx

• Information on copyright and other legal issues related to file sharing

Young People, Music & the Internet by ChildNet International

http://www.childnet-int.org/music/

• Information and frequently asked questions for parents and young people

Predators (Including Information on Luring and Grooming)                     Return to top

"How to recognize ‘grooming’: Teach your kids" by Anne Collier (BlogSafety by Tech Parenting Group)

http://www.blogsafety.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1200000033

• Tactics and links to other resources

Online predators: What you can do to minimize the risk by Microsoft

http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/children/kidpred.mspx

• Information on how predators work, tips for parents, and guidelines for children

Predator Tip Sheet by i-SAFE

http://xblock.isafe.org/docs/Eluding_Internet_Predators_Tip_Sheet.pdf

• Tips and reminders for recognizing potential problems

Professional Development                    Return to top

i-LEARN by i-SAFE

http://ilearn.isafe.org/

• Free training with online video modules and lesson plans; requires login ID

K-12 Professional Development and Overview Presentation by CyberSmart

http://www.cybersmart.org/pd/

http://www.cybersmart.org/info/overview_pres.asp

• Free online course for groups of 25 or more

Reporting Problems                     Return to top

Cyberstalking, Harassment, and Cyberbullying Form by Wired Safety

https://www.wiredsafety.org/forms/stalking.html

• Online form for reporting cyberstalking and cyberbullying

TheCyberTipline by National Center for Missing & Exploited Children

http://www.cybertipline.com/

• Reporting mechanism for child sexual exploitation

GetNetWise: Reporting Trouble by Internet Education Foundation

http://kids.getnetwise.org/trouble/

• Identifying, reporting, and educating children about online crimes

Internet Crime Complaint Center by FBI and National White Collar Crime Center

http://www.ic3.gov/

• Mechanism for reporting and investigating online crimes

OnGuard Online: File a Complaint by Federal Trade Commission

http://onguardonline.gov/filecomplaint.html

• Types of online crimes and who should be notified

Report a CyberCrime by ProtectKids.com

http://www.protectkids.com/report/index.htm

• Cyber tipline and links to local FBI offices

Research                    Return to top

Cyberbullying surveys and studies by criminology professors. J.W. Patchin and S. Hinduja

http://www.cyberbullying.us/resources.php

Cited in NetFamily News (Anne Collier), 3-16-07

http://www.safekids.com/2007/03/16/predators-vs-cyberbullies-reality-check/

• Several research reports conducted by two criminology researchers who specialize in cyberbullying

Data Memo of June 27, 200: Cyberbullying and Online Teens by Pew Internet and Life Project http://www.pewinternet.org/pdfs/PIP%20Cyberbullying%20Memo.pdf

• A summary of data related to cyberbullying collected by Pew

Online Victimization: A Report on the Nation’s Youth by Center for Missing & Exploited Children

http://www.missingkids.com/missingkids/servlet/ResourceServlet?LanguageCountry=en_US&PageId=869

• Documentation of youth exposure to sexual soliciation, sexual material, and harassment

Online Victimization of Youth: Five Years Later (2006), From the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention and University of New Hampshire's Crimes Against Children Research Center

http://www.missingkids.com/missingkids/servlet/ResourceServlet?LanguageCountry=en_US&PageId=2530

Cited by NetSmartz

http://www.netsmartz.org/safety/statistics.htm

• A repeat of the survey conducted in 2001

Panel: Just the Facts About Online Youth Victimization (5/3/07)

http://www.netcaucus.org/events/2007/youth/

• The nation's foremost academic researchers on child online safety present their research and answer questions

Report: Teens, Privacy and Online Social Networking by Pew Internet and Life Project

http://www.pewinternet.org/PPF/r/211/report_display.asp

• Report of surveys conducted by Pew

Safe & Smart: Research and Guidelines for Children’s Use of the Internet by National School Boards Foundation

http://www.nsbf.org/safe-smart/index.html

• Suggestions for using the Internet as a positive force

Social media researcher danah boyd interview, 1/24/07

http://www.alternet.org/story/46766/

• Interview with a social researcher who focuses on Internet and teens

Statistics: Teen Internet Safety by National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (commissioned by Cox Communications)

http://www.netsmartz.org/safety/statistics.htm

• Risks and opportunities of teen Internet use

Study by Crimes against Children Research Center at the University of New Hampshire, Published in the February issue of the Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine.

http://archpedi.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/abstract/161/2/138

Cited in article by Larry Magid, New Approach To Online Safety Education, Feb. 10, 2007

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/02/09/scitech/pcanswer/main2457918.shtml

• Recent research on risk factors related to children and the Internet

Study of Entertainment Media & Health: Internet by Kaiser Family Foundation

http://www.kff.org/entmedia/internet.cfm

• Two reports: (1) Internet use by young people in grades 3-12 and (2) online food advertising that targets children

Technology and Teen Dating Abuse, Teenage Research Unlimited (TRU) for Liz Claiborne Inc. 2007:

http://www.loveisnotabuse.com/surveyresults_2007mstr.htm

• Results of a survey on teen dating abuse

Sample School and Division Policies                    Return to top

Andover (Mass.) Public Schools

http://www.aps1.net/Internet%20Safety/internet_safety.htm

• Internet safety Web page

Dedham (Mass.) Schools

http://www.dedham.k12.ma.us/technology/policies/Internet_Safety_Policy.pdf

• Internet safety policy, pertaining primarily to filtering and monitoring

Geneva (Ohio) Area City Schools

http://www.genevaschools.org/aup/

• Acceptable use and Internet safety policy

Henrico County (Va.) Public Schools

http://www.henrico.k12.va.us/pdf/technology/accept_use2005.pdf

http://www.henrico.k12.va.us/administration/instruction/technology/safety.html

• Acceptable use and Internet safety policy

• Internet Safety Web page

Lake Washington (Wash.) School District

http://www.lkwash.wednet.edu/lwsd/pdf/InternetSafetyPolicy.pdf

• Internet safety policy

Montgomery County (Md.) Public Schools

http://www.mcps.k12.md.us/info/cipa/index.shtm

• Using the Internet Safely for Educational Purposes Web page, including links to Internet safety and acceptable use policies

Portland (Maine) Public Schools

http://www.portlandschools.org/CTS/documents/posterSAUP.pdf

• Student acceptable use and internet safety policy

Sites for Educators                    Return to top

7 Things You Should Know About… Series by EDUCAUSE

http://www.educause.edu/7ThingsYouShouldKnowAboutSeries/7495

• Series of PDF handouts about various new technologies and their impact on education, geared to higher education but useable for K-12 as well.

Bouncing Back: Emergency for IT, Data and Communications Needs by the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN)

http://www.cosn.org/resources/compendium/2007Summaries/BouncingBack_emergencyplanning.pdf

• Executive Summary of a monograph produced and sold by CoSN related to IT security

Computer Security Resource Center by National Institute of Standards and Technology, Computer Security Division

http://csrc.nist.gov/

• Resources on security tools and practices

CSIA Policy Papers by Cyber Security Industry Alliance

https://www.csialliance.org/publications/csia_whitepapers/

• Various issues related to cybersecurity, including Talking Points For Cyber Security

Cyberethics for Teachers-A Lesson Plan Outline for Elementary and Middle School Children by U.S. Department of Justice

http://www.cybercrime.gov/rules/lessonplan1.htm

• A lesson that defines and explains how to prevent computer crimes

Cyber Security Basics: Consumers by National Cyber Security Alliance

http://www.staysafeonline.info/basics/consumers.html

• Resources to protect the home from cyber threats

Cyber Security Basics: Educators by National Cyber Security Alliance

http://www.staysafeonline.info/basics/educators.html

• Resources to help students become better cyber citizens

Cyber Security Basics: Help Keep Kids Connected and Protected by National Cyber Security Alliance

http://www.staysafeonline.org/connectedandprotected.html

• Information for educators and parents about social networking

Cyber Security for the Digital District by Consortium for School Networking

http://securedistrict.cosn.org/

• Security issues superintendents need to know

Cyber Security for the Digital District: Understanding the Issues: The K-12 Technology Context by Consortium for School Networking

http://securedistrict.cosn.org/admin/issue/context.html

• Far-ranging paper for district superintendents about various security concerns, including student safety

Cybersecurity by EDUCAUSE

http://www.educause.edu/Browse/645?PARENT_ID=702

• Resources that target primarily higher education but also useful to K-12 administrators

How to Protect Kids’ Privacy Online: A Guide for Teachers by Federal Trade Commission

http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/online/teachers.pdf

• Impact of the federal Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act on Web site operators and teachers

Media LiteracyTookit by the State Education Technology Directors Association (SETDA)

http://www.setda.org/web/guest/toolkit2007/medialiteracy/nationalperspective

• A broad overview of media literacy issues, resources and links

Net-Alert Cybersafe Schools by Australian Government

http://www.netalert.net.au/02456-Teachers-Guide-to-Internet-Safety.pdf

• An excellent guide for schools and teachers about Internet Safety. References are made to Australian-specific laws but information can be adapted.

Net-Alert Fact Sheets by Australian Government

http://www.netalert.net.au/03255-Fact-Sheets.asp

• Several nicely-word fact sheets for different technologies and safety issues. References are made to Australian-specific laws but information can be adapted.

OnGuard Online: Videos and Tutorials by Federal Trade Commission

http://onguardonline.gov/tutorials/index.html

• Practical tips about cybersecurity

"ONLINE SAFETY: What the Children’s Internet Protection Act has in store for you this fall" by Elliott Levine (Electronic School, National School Boards Association)

http://www.electronic-school.com/2001/09/0901onlinesafety.html

• Information about developing an Internet safety policy and using filters

Out of School Internet Use: A Dilemma for School Officials and Law Enforcement by Frank Dannahey of the CT police and WebWiseKids

http://www.wiredwithwisdom.org/OutofSchoolInternetUse.pdf

• Discusses the legal issues involved with students using technology outside of schools

Play It Cyber Safe by Business Software Alliance

http://www.playitcybersafe.com/resources/index.cfm

• Resources for teachers and parents

Safe and Responsible Use of the Internet: A Guide for Educators by Responsible Netizen

http://csriu.org/onlinedocs/pdf/srui/sruilisting.html

• Online book that covers many issues of concern to educators

Safe and Secure? by Scholastic

http://content.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=127

• Steps for determining network security

Safe & Smart: Research and Guidelines for Children’s Use of the Internet by National School Boards Foundation

http://www.nsbf.org/safe-smart/index.html

• Suggestions for using the Internet as a positive force

Safeguarding Your Technology by U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics

http://nces.ed.gov/pubs98/safetech/

• Guidelines for administrators to secure computer information, software, and equipment

Safety and Learning in the Era of Social Networking by the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN)

http://www.cosn.org/resources/compendium/2007Summaries/safetyandlearning.pdf

• Executive Summary of monograph produced and sold by CoSN

US-CERT: U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team

http://www.uscert.gov/

• Up-to-date information about threats to cybersecurity

Virginia Alliance for Secure Computing and Networking

http://vascan.org/

• Targeted for Virginia higher-education IT security experts, but also helpful to K-12 IT security officials

WiredKids: Educators by WiredKids

http://www.wiredkids.org/educators/index.html

• Articles for educators, including "Internet Problem Issues for Schools" and "Teacher Safety"

Sites for Kids                     Return to top

OnGuard Online Interactive Games by Federal Trade Commission

http://onguardonline.gov/quiz/index.html

• Online quizzes and activities for kids

Copyright Kids! by Copyright Society of the U.S.A.

http://www.copyrightkids.org/

• Information about copyright for students, parents, and children

Cyberethics for Kids by U.S. Department of Justice

http://www.cybercrime.gov/rules/kidinternet.htm

• Rules for using the Internet and information about hacking

CyberSpacers sponsored by U.S. Department of Justice, Dell, and Information Technology Association of America

http://www.cyberspacers.com/

• Games, comics, and celebrity interviews focusing on cyberethics issues

Don’t Buy It: Get Media Smart by PBS KIDS

http://pbskids.org/dontbuyit/

• Several interactive learning activities related to media awareness

FauxPaw the Techno Cat by iKeepSafe Coalition

http://ikeepsafe.org/iksc_statemessage/state.php?abbr=VA

• Animated movie and book on the left-side menu relate the adventures of a cat in cyberspace

Get Your Web License by PBS KIDS

http://pbskids.org/license/

• Interactive quiz on Internet safety

GetNetWise: Safety Tips for Kids by Internet Education Foundation

http://kids.getnetwise.org/safetyguide/kids

• Guidelines for Internet safety

KidzPrivacy: Just for Kidz by Federal Trade Commission

http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/edcams/kidzprivacy/kidz.htm

• Information about surfing, privacy, and personal information

NetSmartzKids

http://www.netsmartzkids.org/indexfl.htm

• Cartoon characters, games, music videos, and e-cards related to Internet safety

Notes, Advice and Warnings by The Starport

http://thestarport.org/Browse/forKids/warn-kids.html

• Common sense advice for kids in a friendly question-and-answer format

Problem Solver: Stay Safe Online by National Crime Prevention Council

http://www.mcgruff.org/Advice/online_safety.php

• Rules, pledge, quiz, activities about Internet safety

Safety Tips: Internet Safety by FBI Kids

http://www.fbi.gov/kids/k5th/safety2.htm

• Concise overview of cyberethics

Sophia’s Safe Surfing Club by WiredKids

http://www.wiredkids.org/ktt_universal/games/sophia/sophie1.html

• Information and quiz regarding Internet safety, including a printable Internet Safe Surfing Permit

Surf Swell Island: Adventures in Internet Safety by Disney

http://disney.go.com/surfswell/index.html

• Fun activity site, with many ads

Web Literacy Tips by PBS KIDS

http://pbskids.org/privacy/literacytips.html

• Concise, simple language kids can understand

Web Wise Kids: Safety Tips for Kids by WiredWithWisdom

http://www.wiredwithwisdom.org/internet-safety-tips-kids.pdf

• Short list of do’s and don’t’s

Sites for Older Kids                     Return to top

Computer Security Awareness Video Contest by EDUCAUSE

http://www.educause.edu/SecurityVideoContest/7103

• Online prize-winning videos by college students

Don’t Believe the Type by NetSmartz

http://tcs.cybertipline.com/

• Links to "Know the Dangers," including tips for keeping safe with various technologies

GetNetWise: Safety Tips for Teens by Internet Education Foundation

http://kids.getnetwise.org/safetyguide/teens

• Guidelines for online communications

Internet Superheroes by WiredKids

http://www.internetsuperheroes.org/

• Internet safety/security issues, such as cyberbullying and instant messaging, using Marvel superheroes

SafeTeens.Com by SafeKids.Com and Internet Safety Project

http://www.safeteens.com/

• Common sense advice on newer technologies

staysafe.org for Teens by staysafe.org

http://www.msn.staysafeonline.com/teens/default.html

• Straightforward articles about various technologies and how to enjoy the Internet, stay safe, and communicate with parents

Teenangels by WiredSafety

http://www.teenangels.org/

• Specially trained teens who spread the word in their schools about Internet safety

Thinkb4UClick by Xanga

http://safety.xanga.com/2006/05/22/thinkb4uclick/

• Information about Netiquette for teens

X-BLOCK: i-MENTORs by i-SAFE

http://xblock.isafe.org/imentors.php

• Free online training for students (grades 5-12) to become i-MENTORs and promote Internet safety at school

Sites for Parents                     Return to top

Cyber Security Basics: Consumers by National Cyber Security Alliance

http://www.staysafeonline.info/basics/consumers.html

• Resources related to Internet security

Cyber Security Basics: Family & Children by National Cyber Security Alliance

http://www.staysafeonline.info/basics/family.html

• Resources for parents to protect children

Cyber Security Basics: Help Keep Kids Connected and Protected by National Cyber Security Alliance

http://staysafeonline.org/connectedandprotected.html

• Guide for educators, parents, and guardians regarding social networking sites

Don’t Believe the Type: For Parents and Guardians by NetSmartz

http://tcs.cybertipline.com/parentsguardians.htm

• Tips for parents to keep their teens safe

GetNetWise: Safety Tips for Families by Internet Education Foundation

http://kids.getnetwise.org/safetyguide/families

• Guidelines for protecting children

How to Protect Kids’ Privacy Online by Federal Trade Commission

http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/online/kidsprivacy.pdf

• Impact of the federal Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act on Web site operators and parents

Internet Safety: Information for Parents by WiredKids

http://www.wiredsafety.org/parent.html

• Frequently asked questions by parents, including many related to new technologies

Internet Survival guide for Parents by Commonsense Media

http://www.commonsense.com/internet-safety-guide/

• Nice information organized by technology type

i-PARENT by i-SAFE

http://ilearn.isafe.org/

• Free online training modules help parents protect their children

Keep Your Kids Safe Online by C/NET (commercial site)

http://www.cnet.com/2001-13384_1-0.html?tag=hed

• Several articles highlighting the latest issues, as well as blog entries from readers

Keeping Children Safe Online by U.S. Computer Emergency Response Team

http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/tips/ST05-002.html

• Suggestions for parents to protect their children online

Keeping Your Kids Internet Safe and Smart: A Survival Guide for Parents by Common Sense Media

http://www.commonsense.com/download/index.php

• Free downloadable booklet and weekly e-mail updates

MySpace Watch by Razorcom

http://myspacewatch.com/account/login

• Monitor your child’s MySpace account (one account monitored for free, more than one involves a fee)

A Parent’s Guide to Internet Safety by FBI

http://www.fbi.gov/publications/pguide/pguidee.htm

• Detailed publication, including tips and definitions

A Parent’s Guide to Online Kids by The Children’s Partnership

http://www.childrenspartnership.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Speeches_and_Presentations&CONTENTID=9071&TEMPLATE=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm

• Online PowerPoint presentation covering various types of Internet access and potential benefits/dangers parents should know

The Parent’s Guide to the Information Superhighway: Rules and Tools for Families Online by The Children’s Partnership

http://www.childrenspartnership.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Speeches_and_Presentations&CONTENTID=4687&TEMPLATE=/CM/HTMLDisplay.cfm

• Downloadable PDF guide, published in 1998 but still provides useful information about children and the Internet

Parents Information Overview by wiredsafety.org

http://www.wiredsafety.org/parent.html

• Various briefs on current technology

Parent’s Rules ‘N Tools by ProtectKids.com

http://www.protectkids.com/parentsafety/index.htm

• Guidelines for parents in protecting their children

Raising CyberSafe Kids by National Crime Prevention Council

http://www.ncpc.org/topics/by-audience/parents

• Overview of dangers and how to protect kids

Resources for Parents by WebWiseKids

http://www.wiredwithwisdom.org/parent_resources.asp

• Various resources for parents

Safe Surfin’ Foundation by safesurfincentral.org

http://www.safesurfincentral.org/

• Resources on educating young people about Internet crimes

Social Networking Sites: A Parent’s Guide by Federal Trade Commission

http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/tech/tec13.pdf

• Tips for protecting children

staysafe.org for Parents by staysafe.org

http://www.msn.staysafeonline.com/parents/default.html

• Articles explaining newer technologies, communication and safety issues, and practical tips for using software to keep children safe

Teaching Kids to Be Safe Online by Onguard Online (FTC)

http://onguardonline.gov/isafevideo.html

• Clear and concise video for parents about Internet Safety (click on "Teach Kids Online Safety" link)

10 Common Questions about Internet Safety by iKeepSafe.org and Symantec

http://www.ikeepsafe.org/iksc_partners/symantec/

• Free online "Parent’s Tech Tutorial"

Web Wise Kids: Tips for Parents by WiredWithWisdom

http://www.wiredwithwisdom.org/internet-safety-tips-parents.pdf

• List of recommendations for parents

Web Wise Kids: Wired with Wisdom by WiredWithWisdom(Online or CD course, fee)

http://www.wiredwithwisdom.org/wiredwithwisdom.asp

• Tutorial for parents on how to keep their children safe on the Internet; CD or downloadable for fee

What Parents Can Do About Internet Safety by Larry Magrid on Safekids.com

http://www.safekids.com/articles/parents_can.htm

• Short article citing recent statistics (published 11/06)

WiredKids: Parents by WiredKids

http:// www.wiredkids.org/parents/index.html

• Resources available under "Parent" pull-down menu

Social Networking (Blogs, Personal Web Pages, Chats)                    Return to top

2 SMRT 4U by The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

http://www.2smrt4u.com/

• Site specifically designed for young girls about social networking safety

7 Things You Should Know About Wikis by EDUCAUSE

http://www.educause.edu/LibraryDetailPage/666?ID=ELI7004

• PDF handout covering the basics on Wikis and their use in higher education

7 Things You Should Know About Virtual Worlds by EDUCAUSE

http://www.educause.edu/LibraryDetailPage/666?ID=ELI7015

• PDF handout covering the basics on virtual worlds and their use in higher education

Blogsafety by Childnet International

http://www.childnet-int.org/blogsafety/

• Excellent site with advice for all stakeholders

BlogSafety Forum by Tech Parenting Group

http://www.blogsafety.com/

• Information for kids, parents, and teachers about how to use blogs safely, including acronyms

ChatDanger: How to Keep SAFE While Chatting Online by Childnet International

http://www.chatdanger.com/

• Social networking true stories

ConnectSafely Forum by Tech Parenting Group

http://www.blogsafety.com/index.jspa

• Information for kids, parents and teachers about how to use blogs safely, including acronyms

GetNetWise: Chat by Internet Education Foundation

http://kids.getnetwise.org/safetyguide/technology/chat

• Suggestions for avoiding problems in chat rooms

GetNetWise: Social Networking Sites by Internet Education Foundation

http://kids.getnetwise.org/safetyguide/technology/socialnetworking

• Suggestions for parents and children

A Guide to MySpace by MySpace

http://creative.myspace.com/safety/safetyguideparents.pdf

• A Guide to Using MySpace safely sponsored by MySpace and Seventeen Magazine

MySpace Safety Tips by MySpace

http://www1.myspace.com/misc/tipsForParents.html

• Safety Tips posted at the MySpace web site

Social Networking and DOPA by the American Library Association

http://www.leonline.com/yalsa/positive_uses.pdf

• An overview of social networking, including positive uses for education

Social Networking Sites: Safety Tips for Tweens and Teens by Federal Trade Commission

http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/tech/tec14.pdf

• Tips for socializing safely online

Tips for Safer Chatting by Microsoft

http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/online/chatsafety.mspx

• Recommendations for both parents and kids

Safe Social Networking Sites for Younger Kids                    Return to top

Club Penguin (some parts require fees)

http://clubpenguin.com/

Imbee.com

https://www.imbee.com/

Whyville.net

http://www.whyville.net/smmk/nice

Student Instruction: Lesson Plans/Curricula                    Return to top

Activities and Lessons by Wired Safety

http://www.wiredsafety.org/wiredlearning/toc.html

• New site with great lessons

Curriculum Scope by CyberSmart Education Company

http://www.cybersmartcurriculum.org/curr_over/

• 65 lesson plans, arranged by age level and subtopic (safety, manners, advertising, research and technology), with individual lessons (under "Lesson Plans and Activity Sheets") and posters, sample letters to parents, and tips for home Internet use (under "More Free Stuff")

Cyberethics for Teachers: A Lesson Plan Outline for Elementary and Middle School Divisions by U.S. Department of Justice

http://www.cybercrime.gov/rules/lessonplan1.htm

• Lesson plan that defines and explains how to prevent computer crimes

Educational Games by Media Awareness Network

http://www.media-awareness.ca/english/games/index.cfm

• Interactive games with teacher’s guides for educating about Internet safety, advertising ploys, and hate sites

Educators Home by NetSmartz

http://www.netsmartz.org/educators.htm

• Classroom materials that teach children to be safe online

iLEARN Curriculum by i-SAFE

http://ilearn.isafe.org/

• Curriculum available only after online training

Media Awareness: How Media Savvy Are You? by M. Velthuzien, American School of the Hague librarian

http://fc.ash.nl/~mvelthuizen/FOV2-0000E021/S0011C50C?Plugin=Block

• Links for teachers to use when teaching students to be media savvy

Online Safety and Digital Ethics by Nortel LearniT

http://www.nortellearnit.org/LearniT/technology/Online_Safety/

http://www.nortellearnit.org/LearniT/technology/Digital_Ethics/

• Links to short informational videos about Internet Safety and Ethics

Safe Passage: Introduction by Media Awareness Network

http://www.media-awareness.ca/english/teachers/wa_teachers/safe_passage_teachers/index.cfm

• Links to Internet safety topics with lesson plans

Videogame Resources by WebWiseKids

http://www.wiredwithwisdom.org/our_software.asp

• These resources are free to Virginia’s schools

Wireless                    Return to top

Spotlight on Wireless Security by GetNetWise

http://spotlight.getnetwise.org/wireless/

• Information on keeping your Wireless network safe and secure