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This blog entry includes links to sixteen of the best  websites pertaining to internet safety for kids. Some are US-based, however, it provides a great starting point for those schools who are starting to tread cybersafety as a priority. 

This blog entry includes links to sixteen of the best websites pertaining to internet safety for kids. Some are US-based, however, it provides a great starting point for those schools who are starting to tread cybersafety as a priority.

Some ideas on CyberSafety Education including tips for ensuring student safety and awareness online. Worth a read

A provider of cybersafety consultancy 

Protecting Students in the 21st century is a comprehensive, online internet safety program

Internet Safety Hangman game. Each puzzle has a hint to help students along. 

A great video to introduce K-2 to certain aspects of Internet Safety. The video makes some comparisons between the real world, and the online world, and at the end sets some rules to follow. Worth a look. 

ThinkUKnow is an Internet safety program delivering interactive training to parents, carers and teachers through primary and secondary schools across Australia using a network of accredited trainers. Created by the UK Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) Centre, ThinkUKnow Australia has been developed by the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and Microsoft Australia. 

ACMA secondary cybersafety resources. A must view/do.

Some more great CyberSafety resources/websites

some nice CyberSafety resources/websites for those of you who teach Cyber-Safety in your school

A range of resources for cybersafety.

The National Safe Schools Framework (NSSF) was endorsed by the Ministerial Council for Education, Early Childhood and Youth Affairs (MCEECDYA) in July 2003. The Australian Government developed two supporting documents to assist with the implementation of the NSSF, the Resource Pack for jurisdictions; and the Implementation Manual for schools. This is currently being rewritten and will be available mid 2010

Photograph tackles the problem of 'sexting' or the creating, sharing and forwarding of sexually explicit images and text by teens. The 15 minute film (on DVD ROM) shows the repercussions when a 15 year old girl sends an inappropriate photograph of herself to her boyfriend. The story focuses on the emotional impact on the girl, her parents and her friends and the legal and emotional impact on the boy and his parents.  Cost: $60+GST for a whole school licence

Cybersmart provides activities, resources and practical advice to help young kids, kids, teens and parents safely enjoy the online world. Cybersmart also offers training and resources for schools and materials for library staff. A great starting place

Digizen (UK) provides information about using social network sites and social media sites creatively and safely. It provides tips for evaluating online resources and examples of how to use them to support informal and formal learning. 

Cybersafety video on internet dangers, targeted at teenage girls