Internet Safety

In the past couple years, the Internet has become a standard part of life. For this reason, it is very important that we teach students how to use and navigate it. However, with the Internet come many concerns for safety. While it can be a great tool, it can also be very dangerous- it includes information of ALL kinds and it is very easy to stumble across something unexpected. For example, typing www.facebook wrong in the address bar- www.faecbook.com- results in a 'naughty' website rather than the popular social networking site. The Internet also connects people like never before- people can be easily accessible if they are not careful. Unfortunately, the inter net attracts all sorts of people, so it necessary that a person protect themselves and be very, very careful with who they communicate over the Internet.

It is important that teachers teach students safe Internet practice. It is also important that parents are aware of the many dangers of the Internet. In this day and age, it is not uncommon for kids to have much more technology knowledge than their parents. Parents need to be a step ahead of their kids and enact appropriate filters and monitor young children's use of the Internet. Both educators and parents need to take an active role in protecting young people on the Internet and teach appropriate and safe useage practices.