Table of Contents
Terminology
Protect Yourself & Your Computer
Blocking & Filtering Software
Copyright, Piracy & Other Ethics Issues
Local Law Enforcement
Good Manners & Netiquette (How to Avoid Annoying Others)
A few good sites for...
Everyone
A Platform for Good (PfG), has a mission to help shift the conversation away from the negative focus that so often appears in the media about youth online experience to a conversation that highlights the positive opportunities the internet has to offer. Through this approach, the Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI) aims to bridge the generational digital divide by increasing adult comfort with technology and understanding of the opportunities it offers.
Parents
Kids
Teens
Educators
Other Resources & Tips
- In your Internet Explorer browser, select Tools, then Internet Options. Using the Privacy, Security and Content tabs you can adjust numerous settings that will help control how your browser handles privacy and security issues. In Firefox, select Tools, Options and make your choices under "Security," "Web Features" and "Advanced."
- Check your search engine for filter options you can set on your computer.
- Encourage your children to use "kid friendly" search engines.
- http://kids.yahoo.com
- https://www.alarms.org/kidrex/
- http://www.kidsclick.org
- http://www.factmonster.com
CyberSafe information copied and used with permission from Boise School District