Safe Internet Alliance Honors “Safer Internet Day” With Tips for Parents on Internet Safety
Yesterday marked the 7th annual celebration of Safer Internet Day, which was initiated by the European Commission. Around the world countries, companies, and individuals observed the internationally recognized day which aims to promote Internet safety and awareness. The theme this year "Think B4 U Post" targeted the concept of more responsible use of online technology and mobile phones amongst young people.
Safe Internet Alliance’s president Linda Criddle had this to say about the event:
“On a day dedicated to Internet safety, it’s timely for parents and teachers to discuss Internet safety and security and online ethics to increase children’s understanding and awareness of potential risks as well as the responsibilities they have to themselves and others online. Children are aware of the many exciting and empowering applications of the Internet. But what children lack is an understanding of every Internet user’s social responsibility to act appropriately, and the skills they need to safely maintain their privacy.”
Below are links to tools and resources that can assist parents and teachers alike as they teach youth about responsible and safe online behavior:
- FBI Publications: A Parent's Guide to Internet Safety
- "Internet Safety - A Parent's Guide to the Internet " from The Division of Criminal Justice Services
- i-SAFE Inc. Internet Safety Tools for Community Outreach and Parents
- Educators how to "accumulate more information about Internet safety and technology, and take steps to bring their classrooms into the 21st century."
- PEW Internet & American Life Project Data Memo on Teens, Technology and School
- i-SAFE Inc. Online Internet Safety Tools for Educators
- Tech Integration- Research & Best Practices from PBS.org
- Common Sense Schools Parent Media Education Program