Educational Technology Resources
Professional Organizations & Publications
International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)
Technology & Learning Magazine
Learning & Leading with Technology (ISTE Magazine)
T.H.E. Journal: Technology Horizons in K-12 Education
Internet Safety
Activities and information about risks in online activity for kids of all ages, including tools for families. Online Safety Guides by age and Tools for Families include helpful information about different ways to monitor use and tools specific to your needs. More information about social networking is also available.
Education and Community Outreach programs for parents, educators and kids about online safety. Includes information about a student mentor program empowering kids to promote internet safety peer-to-peer and a Virtual Training Academy for educators and parents.
Information about things to look for, tips for how to keep your children safe on the internet at home, warning signs and cautions for vulnerability. Sponsored by the Nemours Foundation.
Games for kids about staying safe online.
Videos, Workshops and activities for adults, teachers, teens and kids about safety on the internet. NetSmartz Kids area includes games to teach and encourage online safety. Also includes Real Life Stories about Cyber-bullying and other online issues. Sponsored by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
Suggested guidelines and rules for parents and kids. Includes helpful resources such as Kids’ Rules for Online Safety, Online Safety Guidelines for Parents and a Family Contract for Online Safety to post by your home computer.
Guidelines and tips for parents and children for online safety. Includes suggestions for talking to your children about internet use and a Parent/Child Agreement.
U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation
Information for parents including activities and advice for how to keep your children safe. Separate informational page geared for kids is also available.
Filtering Software
CyberPatrol Internet Safety Software for home use by SurfControl. Free 14-day trial available.
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