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Internet Safety
**This is an issue that affects us all. As we bring the Internet more into our homes and classrooms, we need to pay attention to the hardware, software and safety!**

Teachers
**How to Talk About Life Online** Social networking is popular among both adults and teens. Problem is, many teens are not giving a second thought to the things they post or to the way they portray themselves in these online spaces. Dianne Crocket, a teacher and parent, decided to do something about that. She developed a multidigital project about identity to help her students think critically about how they portray themselves online.

**Facebook and YouTube in School?** Administrators, teachers and parents need to communicate about how social networking resources can be safely used in the classroom. Within Edutopia, a group has been formed in order to answer questions and explore the problems that may arise when social media meets classroom instruction.

Parents and Students
**Internet Safety: Safe Surfing Tips for Teens** This website provides simple and practical advice for young people in easy to understand language. The information on the TeensHealth website is regularly vetted by a team of medical experts.

**Internet Safety Tips for Middle School Students** Common Sense Media is an organization dedicated to providing parents and kids the tools they need to successfully navigate the world of media and technology.

**Internet Safety for Kids** This site is directed toward younger children.

**[|Parent Guide to Internet Safety]** Important information for parents from the FBI. Children and teens are vulnerable to online sexual predators. Learn the facts and find out what parents should know about their child's online activity.

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