Updated on March 10, 2017
These websites and apps educate kids and students of all grades on the importance of Internet safety and security. They emphasize the need to maintain your privacy and to use caution when communicating online. A few sites help kids to understand the law designed to protect their safety, as well as the laws they must abide by when sharing images. There are also resources for teachers and parents on many of the site.
OnGuardOnline.gov provides practical tips from the federal government and technology industry to help you guard against Internet fraud, secure your computer and guard your personal information. For parents, they have an online publication, Net Cetera, that details important information parents…
From site: Your cell phone, IM, and social networks are all a digital extension of who you are. When someone you’re with pressures you or disrespects you in those places, that’s not cool. Thatsnotcool.com is attempting to raise awareness about…
StaySafeOnline.org provides educational materials and information on a broad range of Internet safety and security issues. For teachers, there are lesson plans and activities at targeted grade levels. Students can learn about trusted sources, protecting the privacy of their information,…
Check out comics and videos on social networking, cyberbullying, as well as real life stories that illustrate the importance of practicing Internet safety. Also available are several games and quizzes to increase awareness.
From site: Web Wise Kids is about empowering today’s youth to make wise online choices. Through state-of-the-art computer games–based on real-life scenarios–and community and youth leader involvement, and parents, Web Wise Kids creates a safer, more friendly internet experience.
From site: The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, (NCMEC), is a private, (501)(c)(3) nonprofit organization which was created in 1984. The mission of the organization is to serve as the nation’s resource on the issues of missing and…
iKeepSafe provides free movies and ebooks to help kids understand the basic rules of Internet safety, the rules of ethical, responsible use of the Internet, and how to balance use of electronic devices with other daily activities. Faux Paw, the…
Learn about the latest news in Internet safety here. There are several tips and tools for students, teachers and parents, including a blog. For young children, you can download an online safety song. For older students, there is a link…