Tip #52 from 365 Teacher Secrets for Parents (McKInley & Trombly) - Internet Safety
Today's tip for parents from two talented teachers comes from 365 Teacher Secrets for Parents by Cindy McKinley Alder and Patti Trombly. #52 Internet Safety Internet safety begins at home. ~ Mike Fitzpatrick As your child progresses through elementary school, he will have many opportunities to use the Internet for school-related work. Students often use it for research when writing a report, playing educational games, or checking the classroom website that many teachers now have. It’s important to talk about safe use of the Internet. It’s not hard to imagine how a student researching Abraham Lincoln can suddenly be on a completely different website because he clicked an advertisement for a movie clip or a YouTube video, which may lead to inappropriate content. Help your child learn to use the Internet responsibly and safely by helping your kids understand they should: ● Never share their names, schools, ages, phone numbers,...