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As Parents, if we set parameters and

expectations, technology rocks!

Digital Citizenship is a concept which helps teachers,kids, technology leaders and parents to understand what students/children/technology users should know to use technology appropriately. Digital Citizenship is more than just a teaching tool; it is a way to prepare students/technology users for a society full of technology. Digital citizenship - the norms of appropriate, responsible technology use.  

Common Sense Media is an independent nonprofit organization committed to providing kids and families with the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in a world of media and technology. ConnectSafely is the leading interactive resource on the Web for parents, teens, educators – everyone engaged and interested in youth safety on the fixed and mobile social Web. In addition to safety tips, advice, and youth-tech news, ConnectSafely provides a discussion forum for all stakeholders on safe, active engagement in participatory media and culture. The Internet Keep Safe Coalition (iKeepSafe.org) is a private- public partnership of leaders from policy, industry, health, child advocacy, law enforcement, and education, working together to bring communities into full digital citizenship. To facilitate our vision of seeing generations of children grow up safely using the Internet and technology, iKeepSafe tracks global trends and issues surrounding Web-based products, and develops positive, forward-looking resources to teach the safe and healthy use of connected technology.   WiredSafety is a 501(c)(3) program and the largest online safety, education and help group in the world. They are a cyber-neighborhood watch and operate worldwide in cyberspace through our more than 9,000 volunteers worldwide. (WiredSafety is run entirely by volunteers.) Their work falls into four major areas: help for online victims of cybercrime and harassment, assisting law enforcement worldwide on preventing and investigating cybercrimes, education, and providing information on all aspects of online safety, privacy and security.

NETSMARTZ KiDs

Netsmartz Kids is designed to introduce younger children to basic Internet safety concepts through interactions with animated characters—Clicky, a yellow robot, and the sister- and-brother team, Nettie and Webster. Children learn the importance of being safer on- and offline from the repetition of safety messaging in Clicky’s songs. The ultimate goal of NetSmartzKids is to teach children to identify online dangers and practice safer behaviors.  VIDEOS>>>

Kids - Know When to say When!

Being Online is a lot of fun and you can do a lot of great things, but there is nothing better than going out with your friends or hanging out with your family and having a great time.  Here are some ideas of things you can do to have fun off the computer or tech device: - In the Fall - Rake leaves and jump into them - In the Winter - Make a Snowman and Snow Angels - In the Spring - Collect Flowers for your Mom - In the Summer - Skip Rocks across a river or lake - Every season - is a great time to Read!

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