Introduction
Mrs. Wilson has overheard some of her students talking about some of the things they like to do outside of school. Like most middle school students, her class enjoys social media and spends a lot of their free time on the internet. Mrs. Wilson knows that the internet can be helpful and fun, but also worried for her students' safety. Mrs. Wilson decides to teach her students a lesson about using the internet safely.
Task
What should Mrs. Wilson consider telling/teaching her students about online usage?
Process
Step 1: Identify common problems students may have when accessing the internet.
https://www.internetmatters.org/issues/
Step 2: Explain what students in Mrs. Wilson's class can do to stay safe when using the internet.
https://www.connectsafely.org/safetytips/
https://www.mcgruff-safe-kids.com/2014/08/10-internet-safety-tips-for-kids/
Step 3: What are some ways Mrs. Wilson can make sure her students are being safe online?
https://www.safekids.com/contract.htm
https://staysafeonline.org/blog/teachers-guide-student-online-safety/
https://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/responsible-student-technology-use.shtml
Evaluation
Create a poster promoting online safety. Be sure to include ways students can help to protect themselves online.
Conclusion
Teacher Page
Safety and Security Plan:
Our class will abide by our internet safety class contract as developed at school. We will follow this when accessing the internet at anytime during school.
How you can protect yourself:
- Do not share your password with anyone.
- Do not talk to strangers online.
- Tell a teacher if anyone is saying or doing unkind things to you online.
- Be careful what you post online-this will stay with you forever.
- Make sure to cite all sources.
These are just a few ways you, as a student, can protect yourself online. If you have questions or any problems with online security, please talk with your teacher.