Internet Safety Resources

This page is dedicated to providing students, parents and educators with links to resources they can explore to learn how to use the Internet safely. There are a variety of resources below, some for older children, some for younger children, some about the important topic of cyberbullying which can take place on the Internet but also through email and with text messaging on portable devices such as cell phones and pagers.

Questions about this page can be directed to:
Steve Sokoloski, PK-4 Technology Coordinator (steve.sokoloski@mansfieldct.org)
Jim Griffith, MMS Technology Coordinator (jim.griffith@mansfieldct.org)

 
Sites With General Information and Activities
SafeTeens.com
   

 

    
Federal Government and Industry Links

Safety Tips for Kids on the Internet from the Federal Bureau of Investigation
(FBI publication of parent’s guidelines addressing online safety and reporting on-line offenders)

U.S. Department of Education Office of Educational Technology on Internet Safety
(links to federal reports addressing technological and non-technological approaches to protecting children online and other related resources)
Kidz Privacy
(U.S. Federal Trade Commission explains the rules (established by the FTC) for website operators to protect kids’ privacy while they are online. The rules are part of the 1998 Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act. This site provides online privacy guidelines and resources for kids, parents and educators.)
Stay Safe Online
(Microsoft and Boys and Girls of America created a 15-minute kid-friendly animated program to help children make smart choices about the use of Internet chat rooms, e-mail and online behavior. Hosted by Shaquille O’Neal.)
SafeSurfin.com
(AOL provides resources, safety tips, activities for kids and teens and information for parents and educators.)