Internet/Technology Safety & Cyberbullying Resources

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• Internet Safety  
• Center for Safe and Responsible Internet Use
  Includes strategies to help young people use the internet safely, effectively, and responsibly.
  http://csriu.org
   
• CommonSense
  A media (movies, video games, music, website) review website. Also includes useful online safety information and tips.
  http://www.commonsensemedia.org/
   
• ConnectSafely.org A resource for parents, teens and educators. Including safety tips and news.
  http://www.connectsafely.org/
   
• Digital Life: Our Kids' Connected Culture
  http://www.commonsensemedia.org/digital-life-our-kids-connected-culture


• Erase Yourself from the Web: Advice and tips about how to remove your information from the web. Includes instructions for deleting social networking accounts.
  http://www.pcworld.com/article/223682-2/erase_yourself_from_the_web.html
  
  
• Find Good Sites Fast
  Tricks & tips for finding good websites.
  http://www.ala.org/ala/yalsa/yalsamemonly/findgoodsites.pdf
  
  
• (NEW)Google & Gmail Security: a guide to keeping your Google account secure.
  http://tins.rklau.com/2011/04/google-account-security-best-practices.html
   
• Help Teens to Become Savvy Surfers
  A guide to assist teens in becoming better Internet users.
  http://www.ala.org/ala/yalsa/yalsamemonly/savvysurfers.pdf
  
  
• Internet Keep Safe Coalition
  iKeepSafe.org is a coalition of 49 governors/first spouses, law enforcement, the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and other associations dedicated to helping parents, educators, and caregivers by providing tools and guidelines to promote safe internet and technology use among children.
  www.iKeepSafe.org
   
• (NEW)Internet Safety for Elementary School Kids
  http://www.commonsensemedia.org/internet-safety-
  elementary-school-kids-tips
  
  
• Internet Safety for High School Kids
  http://www.commonsensemedia.org/sites/default/files
  /pdf/Tip-Int.Safe.High.pdf
   
• Internet Safety for Middle School Kids
  http://www.commonsensemedia.org/sites/default
  /files/pdf/Common%20Sense%20Internet%20Safety%20Tips%20Middle.pdf
   
• Internet Safety Tips for Middle School Kids
  http://www.commonsensemedia.org/internet-safety-tips-middle-school-kids
   
• The Internet Survival Guide for Parents
  A look at the five major activities teens do online.
  http://www.commonsense.com/internet-safety-guide
  
  
• GetNetWise
  GetNetWise is a public service sponsored by internet industry corporations and public interest organizations to help ensure that internet users have safe, constructive, and educational or entertaining online experiences. The GetNetWise coalition works to provide internet users with the resources they need to make informed decisions about their and their family's use of the internet.
  www.getnetwise.org
   
• Microsoft Online Safety
  An online safety website for Microsoft.
  http://www.microsoft.com/protect/
  
  
• National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
  www.missingkids.com
  www.netsmartz.org
   
• OnGuard Online
  Provides tips to help you guard against internet fraud, secure your computer, and protect your personal information.
  http://www.onguardonline.gov/
   
• Online Privacy: What It Is and How to Get It
  http://www.commonsensemedia.org/online-privacy-what-it-and-how-get-it
   
• Protecting and Respecting Privacy Online: Parent Tip Sheet
  http://www.commonsensemedia.org/sites/
  default/files/ParentTipSheet_Privacy.pdf
   
• Protecting Personal Privacy Online
  http://www.commonsensemedia.org/protecting-personal-privacy-online
   
• Rules of the Road for Kids
  http://www.commonsensemedia.org/rules-road-kids
   
• Rules of the Road: Parent Tip Sheet:
  http://www.commonsensemedia.org/sites/default/
  files/Tip_RulesOfTheRoad.pdf
  
  
• (NEW)Secure Your Life in 12 Steps Lock down your computer, your home network, your identity--even your phone (article). http://www.pcworld.com/article/225806/secure_your_life_in_12_steps.html
   
• SafeTeens.com
  A website designed to teach both parents and teens how to stay safe online.
  http://www.safeteens.com/
  
  
• StaySafeOnline.com
  National Cyber Security Alliance mission statement: "NCSA's mission is to educate and therefore empower a digital society to use the Internet safely and securely at home, work, and school, protecting the technology individuals’ use, the networks they connect to, and our shared digital assets."
  http://www.staysafeonline.org/
  
  
• Stop. Think. Connect.
  A coalition of private companies, nonprofit and government organizations dedicated to helping people stay safe and secure online
  http://www.stopthinkconnect.org/
   
• Tech Talk: Beyond Internet Safety
  http://www.commonsensemedia.org/tech-talk-beyond-internet-safety
   
• The Internet Survival Guide for Parents
  http://www.commonsense.com/internet-safety-guide/
   
• TrueCare.net
  Awareness online. Safety tips & resources
  http://www.truecare.net/yd/Internet-Safety.htm
   
• WebWiseKids.org
  Web Wise Kids focuses on empowering youth to make wise choices online. Includes games and tips.
  http://www.webwisekids.org/
   
• WiredSafety.org
  Internet safety, help and education resource
  http://www.wiredsafety.org
  
   

• Facebook (Social Networking) Resources
   
• WTPL's Facebook For Parents Seminar: Internet Safety Resources Handout
  
  
• Friends Only
  Facebook settings can be confusing. Is your page as private as you would like? Check WTPL's step by step guide to help keep your Facebook profile "Friends Only.
   
• Facebook for Parents
  http://www.commonsensemedia.org/facebook-parents
  
  
• Social Networking Sites: A Parent's Guide from OnGuard Online
  Social networking sites are big. And while these sites can increase your circle of friends, they also can increase your exposure to people with less-than-friendly intentions. Learn how to help your kids - and other family members - socialize online safely.
  http://www.onguardonline.gov/topics/social-networking-sites.aspx
   
• Are You Safe on Your Social Network?
  Important social networking & Facebook tips.
  
  
• Attention College Applicants: Admissions Can See Your Facebook Page (article) "According to a Kaplan survey of college admissions officers, more than 80% of colleges use Facebook to connect with and recruit potential students."
  http://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/2011/03/23
  /attention-college-applicants-admissions-facebook-page/?test=faces
   
• Facebook Help Center: How do I protect my privacy?
  http://www.facebook.com/help.php?page=839
  
  
• Facebook Privacy Policy
  https://www.facebook.com/policy.php
  
  
• Facebook Safety
  To provide you with updates and information to help keep you and your family safe while using Facebook or surfing on the Internet.
  http://www.facebook.com/safety
  
  
• Facebook Site Governance
  Official Facebook Site Governance page. Includes documents and proposed future changes to those documents. Become a fan to receive automatic notifications about future proposed changes and votes.
  https://www.facebook.com/fbsitegovernance
  
  
• Facebook Terms of Use
  https://www.facebook.com/terms.php
   
• NetLingo: The Internet Dictionary
  An online dictionary of Internet terms.
  http://www.netlingo.com
   
• NetSmartz Workshops
  An online safety resource. Specific pages for teens, parents and children are offered.
  http://www.netsmartz.org
   
• A Parent’s Guide to Facebook
  http://www.connectsafely.org/pdfs/fbparents.pdf
  
  
• Social Networking Safety Tips for Tweens and Teens from OnGuard Online.
  http://www.onguardonline.gov/topics/safety-tips-tweens-teens.aspx
  
  
• StaySafeOnline.com
  National Cyber Security Alliance mission statement: "NCSA's mission is to educate and therefore empower a digital society to use the Internet safely and securely at home, work, and school, protecting the technology individuals’ use, the networks they connect to, and our shared digital assets."
  http://www.staysafeonline.org/
  
  
• Stop. Think. Connect.
  A coalition of private companies, nonprofit and government organizations dedicated to helping people stay safe and secure online
  http://www.stopthinkconnect.org/
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• Tips for Social Networking
  http://www.commonsensemedia.org/tips-social-networking

• Mobile Technology
  Please note: as many cell phones, IPod/MP3 players, and other mobile devices allow internet access--please also view the Internet Safety, Facebook, and Cyberbully Prevention Resources
   
• Cell Phones: Parent Tip Sheet
  http://www.commonsensemedia.org/sites/default/
  files/pdf/Common%20Sense%20Tip%20Sheet%20Cell%20Phones.pdf
   
   
• Cyberbully Prevention Resources
  Please note: many of the resources listed in the Internet and Technology section also provide excellent resources for cyberbullying prevention and help.
   
• Cyberbully411.com
  Designed to help prevent cyberbullying and stop internet harassment.
  http://www.cyberbully411.org/
   
• Cyberbullying
  A website designed to help create awareness and prevention of cyberbullying and cyberbullies.
  http://cyberbully.org/cyberbully/Also visit their Parent Guide to Cyberbullying and Cyberthreats, Cyber Bullying: Parent Tip Sheet, CyberbullyNOT: Student Guide to Cyberbullying, Threats Online: Student Guide to Cyberthreats, and CyberbullyNOT: Stopping Online Social Aggression.
   
• Cyberbullying Discussion: Questions to Ask Yourself
  If your child is the victim of cyberbullying, you have a few questions to ask yourself and figure out.
   
• Cyber Stalking and Harassment Basic Advice
  For teens, tweens, and parents.
  http://wiredsafety.org/cyberstalking_harassment/
  stalking_self_help/minors/index.htm
   
• Educator’s Guide to Cyberbullying, Cyberthreats & Sexting
  http://csriu.org/cyberbully/documents/educatorsguide.pdf
   
• NetBullies.com
  Cyberbullying information, resources, and prevention strategies.
  http://www.netbullies.com
   
• NetLingo: The Internet Dictionary
  An online dictionary of Internet terms.
  http://www.netlingo.com
   
• NetSmartz Workshops
  An online safety resource. Specific pages for teens, parents and children are offered.
  http://www.netsmartz.org
   
• Parent Guide to Cyberbullying and Cyber threats
  http://csriu.org/cyberbully/docs/cbctparents.pdf
   
  • Threats Online: Student Guide to Cyberthreats
    http://csriu.org/cyberbully/docs/ctstudentguide.pdf
     
  • Threats Online: Student Guide to Cyberthreats
    http://csriu.org/cyberbully/docs/ctstudentguide.pdf