For teachers and parents, a great way to ensure that your student is not accessing things online that are inappropriate or dangerous is to install firewall hardware or filtering software on your personal or school computer:
“Firewall software protects a computer from attempts by others to gain unauthorized access to it and also prevents access to certain sites. Filtering software limits the access to sites on the basis of keywords, a list of off-limit sites, or a combination of these (Roblyer, 2013, p. 174).”
“Firewall software protects a computer from attempts by others to gain unauthorized access to it and also prevents access to certain sites. Filtering software limits the access to sites on the basis of keywords, a list of off-limit sites, or a combination of these (Roblyer, 2013, p. 174).”
Links for software options:
- Norton Firewall software http://buy-static.norton.com/norton/ps/bb/ushard/3up_ns1_ns_nsbu_us_en_notw_brnf_nort.html?om_sem_cid=hho_sem_sy:us:ggl:en:e|kw0000001837|73517925316|c&country=US
- Untangle (Free) https://www.untangle.com/get-untangle/?creative=73777171717&keyword=%2Buntangle&matchtype=b&network=g&device=c&gclid=CjwKEAjwh8exBRDyyqqH9pvf1ncSJAAu4OE34_hwk_WQYDDlaDw2mUwahg738erBHcu1YQfpNMRIuxoCRnDw_wcB
- Cyber Patrol Filtering software https://www.cyberpatrol.com/home/
- Net Nanny Filtering software https://www.netnanny.com/l/accidental-access?pid=3&gclid=CjwKEAjwh8exBRDyyqqH9pvf1ncSJAAu4OE3XsM8WrthB4CDuGMLFWUQVKjPv6scCyHEa7d3pSZhWRoC3bLw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
Video on directions to install the Untangle software:
NetSmartz Workshop gives useful tips for parents on keeping your child safe from internet dangers on their website (http://www.netsmartz.org/InternetSafety):
- Keep the computer in a high-traffic area of your home.
- Establish limits for which online sites children may visit and for how long.
- Remember that Internet technology can be mobile, so make sure to monitor cell phones, gaming devices, and laptops.
- Surf the Internet with your children and let them show you what they like to do online.
- Know who is connecting with your children online and set rules for social networking, instant messaging, e-mailing, online gaming, and using webcams.
- Continually dialogue with your children about online safety.
For students, you must be aware of the dangers that are online when using the internet. Here are some things to remember from Social Media Marketing when you are on the internet:
To avoid online predators, never provide the following things to strangers in person or via e-mail:
- Complete name
- Address
- Telephone number
Here are the steps you should take:
To avoid viruses on your computer, never open an e-mail with attachments from someone you do not know. When opening the attachment, a virus could spread throughout your computer. When this happens, the things you are not supposed to tell strangers online could be found through the virus.
http://mrstucke.com/2010/10/08/a-progressive-approach-to-the-internet-in-school/
To avoid viruses on your computer, never open an e-mail with attachments from someone you do not know. When opening the attachment, a virus could spread throughout your computer. When this happens, the things you are not supposed to tell strangers online could be found through the virus.
http://mrstucke.com/2010/10/08/a-progressive-approach-to-the-internet-in-school/
Here is a video with additional tips on avoiding viruses:
When creating screen names for instant messaging or e-mail addresses, make sure it is not revealing your gender, identity, or location. This is to prevent strangers from discovering things that can jeopardize your privacy.
When posting things online, instant messaging, or sending e-mails remember to consider what you are putting out there. Ask yourself:
When posting things online, instant messaging, or sending e-mails remember to consider what you are putting out there. Ask yourself:
- Am I comfortable with the whole world seeing this?
- Am I putting myself in danger?
- Am I being respectful to others by the words I am using?
Watch this video for a summary of internet safety guidelines (appropriate for elementary students):