Parenting Online
What is Cyber-Ethics?
In a nutshell, cyber-ethics can be thought of as responsible use of technology. Activities such as hacking, threats, bullying, stalking, copyright infringement, and virus distribution, are all unethical and many young people do not see the harm in them.
Advantages of the Internet
According to Parry Aftab, creator and Executive Director of WiredSafety.org, there are “wonders around every cyber-corner.” The internet can answer any question, allow you to communicate with people near and far, display your artwork, research your family tree, and much more! Try Yahooligans!, an internet search engine for kids.
R-E-S-P-E-C-T
R- respond politely
E- engage in proper use
S- send positive messages
P- protect yourself
E- educate yourself and others
C- carefully explore
T- tell adults about problems
Common Sense Rules for the Internet
1. Don’t talk to people you don’t know.
2. Do not bully others online.
3. Don’t share personal information.
4. Set family rules or guidelines.
5. Ask for help from your family or teachers.
6. Don’t copy other people’s work.
Technology Tools
There are some easy ways to be cyber-safe cyber-citizens. First, everyone should use a search engine with good filtering options. Second, a list of family-friendly sites can be found at Wiredkids.org. Next, online safety can be learned at wiredkids.org, stopcyberbullying.org, internetsuperheroes.org, and playitcybersafe.com. Lastly, parents can put blocking software on their computer to help keep children out of unwanted places.
Internet Rules List
1. You may only use the internet with a teacher’s permission.
2. If you have signed up for a time slot on the computer, please be sure to log off when your time is up.
3. You may only use the sites contained in your “Favorites” to research or explore.
4. While researching, use your own words to write notes from the information, and be sure to cite the author and other bibliographical information.
5. If a form comes up on the computer, do not enter your name or any other information. Get the teacher.
6. If something inappropriate comes up, get the teacher to help, or immediately hit the ‘back’ button.
Wednesday, June 6, 2007
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