Stop. Think. Connect. Cybersecurity Campaign [web resource] [downloadable]
The STOP.THINK.CONNECT.™ Campaign is a national public awareness campaign with the goal of helping Americans to be safer and more secure online. Read more ›
Resources Tagged With: online privacy
Protecting Kids Online [web resource]
The opportunities kids have to socialize online come with benefits and risks. The adults in their lives can help reduce the risks by talking to kids about making safe and responsible decisions.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has created resources to help parents, teachers and caregivers talk to kids about their online activities and conduct, as well as provide advice and tips on how kids can protect their privacy and safety on the internet. Read more ›
Online Safety Computer Game for Kids [web resource] [downloadable]
Google has created Be Internet Awesome, a classroom curriculum and computer game to teach children about online safety and security.
The Be Internet Awesome program helps young people become more Internet savvy and encourages them to be good Internet citizens. A collection of educational materials appropriate for students in the third to fifth grades are also available on the Be Internet Awesome website. Read more ›
Staying Safe on the Internet [web resource]
The internet has opened up a whole new world for people of all ages, but it does come with some risks. How much do you know about internet safety?
Check out the following links on girlshealth.gov for information about how to stay safe online. Read more ›
Internet Safety: What Parents Need to Know
The Internet can be a wonderful resource for kids. They can use it to research school reports, communicate with teachers and other kids, and play interactive games. Kids who are old enough to swipe a screen can have access to the world. But that access can also pose hazards.
That’s why it’s important to be aware of what your kids see and hear on the Internet, who they meet, and what they share about themselves online. Read more ›
How to Protect Yourself Online
According to Larry Magid, technology journalist and CEO and co-founder of ConnectSafely.org, “…while it’s true that there are some privacy and security risks that are beyond our control, there is a lot we can do to protect ourselves.”
First and foremost, create strong passwords that are easy for you to remember but difficult for others to guess. Read more ›
