Computer Safety is taught throughout the year. A concentrated effort of teaching Computer and Internet safety is taught in January since many students have received computers or some kind of digital recording device.
Here are some of my favorite web links that I use to reinforce what I have taught in the classroom.
A Common Sense Approach to Internet Safety
Official Get Your Web License with PBS
Cyberbully and more Internet Safety
The Boy Who Loved IM: A Lesson in Instant Messaging
Clicky tells the story of a boy who loves to IM his friends. What should he do when he receives a message from someone he doesn't know? Watch to see if he remembers to "Use Your NetSmartz"!
The Password Rap: A Lesson in Internet Privacy
Tune in to Clicky's new rap to learn how to make a strong password. Why are they important? How do you create one? Watch and find out!
Don't Open That File: A Lesson in Computer Viruses
Clicky raps about the dangers of viruses and how they can make your computer sick. Learn how to use your NetSmartz and protect your computer from getting a virus.
Privacy Playground: The First Adventure of the Three CyberPigs
(Ages 8-10)
In this first adventure, the CyberPigs learn about online marketing, and about protecting their privacy as they surf the Internet.
CyberSense and Nonsense: The Second Adventure of the Three CyberPigs
(Ages 9-12)
In their second adventure, the CyberPigs explore the world of chat rooms and learn to distinguish between fact and fiction, and to detect bias and harmful stereotyping in online content.
Net Know How
This website has a lot of great resources on Plagriasm, copyright, cyberbullying. It is well oraganized and has a lot of information for both teacher and student resources.
Faux Pau the Techno Cat
