The concept of safety can encompass many different aspects, when considering internet use.
- Personal safety online - not giving out too much information, etc.
- Safety from phishing and viruses
- Protecting yourself legally by using copyright free material
- For teachers - getting permission from parents to use materials
from Larry Ferlazzo's http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org
- The Best Sources For Advice On Student Blogging - the logistics of maximizing learning benefits of blogging
- The Best Resources To Learn About Copyright Issues - links to learn about copyright issues.
- The Best Sites For Learning Online Safety - learn about being safe on the Web.
- Tips On Blogging With Students by Sue Waters at The Edublogger
- Crista Anderson offered the blog permission form she created and uses with her students.
- Weemooseus suggested a nice site titled Internet Safety for Teachers and Students.
- Maryna Badenhorst has permission documents if student faces will be online.
http://www.simplek12.com/internetsafety offers many links as well as a curriculum (paid).
We watched a series of clips at:
http://www.nortellearnit.org/technology/Online_Safety/
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Gina Trapani is the author of Upgrade Your Life and founding editor of Lifehacker.com.
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