SAFTEY
CHICOPEE District initiatives


 INTERNET SAFTEY

Cyber Security/Cyberbullying

What is Cyberbullying? 

Reproducible Resources from MS-ISAC (Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center)

2008 MS-ISAC Toolkit

Bookmarks
Avoid Phishing Scams 
Dispose Information Properly 
Keep Sensitive Data Secure 
Protect Portable Devices 

Brochures
Cyber Security Brochure for Adults 
Parents Guide to Cyberbullies 
Social Networking Brochure 

Parent Child Contract
Internet Kid’s Pledge Contract 

Posters
Avoid Phishing Scams 
Dispose Information Properly 
Keep Sensitive Data Secure 
Protect Portable Devices 

Additional Resources Guides - For Business, Office, and Operations Managers
 Acceptable Use Guide 
Beginners Guide to Firewalls   
Getting Started Guide 
Saving & Disposal Guide 

 

Teaching Resource Sites

www.isafe.org - A non-profit foundation dedicated to protecting the online experiences of youth everywhere.  i-SAFE incorporates classroom curriculum with dynamic community outreach to empower students, teachers, parents, law enforcement, and concerned adults to make the Internet a safer place. 

www.netsmartz.org - Another non-profit foundation dedicated to internet safety.  Contains lessons, games, and activities on internet safety for grades K-12.  It also contains research and statistics about online risks and children.  It also contains songs and videos you can show to your students.

http://msn.staysafeonline.com/educators/default.html - Internet safety information for educators.  This site includes tips, a toolbox, a glossary of terms and strategies to keep your students safe online.

http://cyberbully.org - A comprehensive source on the subject of cyberbullying.  This site includes detailed examples of cyberbullying and resources for educators.

www.cfchildren.org Committee for Children is a nonprofit organization that develops and publishes programs and curricula for children from preschool through middle school about social skills, bullying, and sexual abuse, in addition to an emergent literacy program for young children.

http://www.cyberbullying.us/  a central repository and information clearinghouse for the phenomenon of cyberbullying. We define cyberbullying as "willful and repeated harm inflicted through the use of computers, cell phones, and other electronic devices."

http://www.ncpc.org/cyberbullying National Crime Prevention Council with information and resources on cyberbullying.

http://webhost.bridgew.edu/marc/  The Massachusetts Aggression Reduction Center (MARC) is housed in Bridgewater, MA.  Their goal is to bring low or no cost services to K-13 education in the area of bullying prevention, cyberbullying education and prevention, and violence prevention.

http://cybersmartcurriculum.org/ A suite of FREE online lessons for grades K-12 . It has a heavy emphasis on cyber-bullying but still has good resources and information on internet safety as well as a well-defined curriculum and lessons for K-12 teachers.

http://www.commonsensemedia.org/educators From cyberbullying to cell phones, this FREE parent media education program gives schools everything necessary to help parents raise smart, responsible kids.

 

Links for Students


http://www.netsmartz.org/netteens.htm
- The Netsmartz site for teenagers.  On this site, teenagers can learn more about internet safety as well as watch videos on the subject.


http://www.netsmartzkids.org/indexFL.htm
- The Netsmartz site for kids.  The site contains online safety games and activities for children.

http://www.disney.go.com/surfswell/index.html
- Surf Swell Island from Disney.  This site contains games and activities about internet safety.

http://bewebaware.ca/english/safety_tips_11_13.aspx  Media awareness resources for children from ages 2-17

 

http://wiredkids.org Wired Kids, Inc. is a U.S. charity dedicated to protecting all Internet users, especially children, from cybercrime and abuse. It operates several programs and Web sites designed to help everyone learn how to protect their privacy and security online and to teach responsible Internet use.

 


 

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