Teens today are constantly using the internet, according to Amanda Lenhart, 95% of teens are using the internet (2013). When considering how much internet has taking over life shouldn't we do everything we can to help keep our kids safe online. "There was technology time and there was offline time. Now, There's no separation" (Ahuja, 2013). Technology has become a major source for students and is widely used in the classroom, but we need to teach the importance of safety and online privacy. The question is how?
- Each grade level presents different challenges for online safety. Stay Safe can provide more information.
- One common problem is that students do not know how to use certain sites. We should teach them alternate ways to use their resources. Here are 12 tips for your students to improve their internet use.
- Use this KID FRIENDLY site as an aid to teach students online safety.
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