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I highly recommend that elementary and middle schools at least sign up for a school code for woogi world - this is a great tool suggested by Hoover City schools for teaching digital citizenship. My daughter (my intrepid tester of all kid virtual worlds) loves it and says she thinks it is great for kids.

Great place to teach digital citizenship for students in elementary ages. Schools can sign up for accounts. Excellent place to evaluate as part of how the www is changing the world and how information is moving between children.

kids safety online

"When we talk about "young people's rights to their privacy" parents are in a tough spot: they want to protect their kids and at the same time respect their privacy."

If your teen is shopping online make sure they know the safety guidelines on the website.

Make sure your children are doing the right thing on the internet when registering for something.

Interesting topic about sexuality on Xbox Live. ""I was harassed by several players, 'chased' to different maps/games to get away from their harassment. They followed me into the games and told all the other players to turn me in because they didn't want to see that crap or their kids to see that crap… as if Xbox live is really appropriate for kids anyways!" "

"At some point, most of us decide that our kids are ready for a phone -- so they can call when they get off the bus, need a ride, or just check in. That's when you discover that it's nearly impossible to find a phone with only the features you need -- namely, the ability to receive and make phone calls"

Parents need to know how to use phones before they can give their child a cell phone.

This is a website that helps kids understand what it means to post something on the internet and how they can keep it private.

This is last years info about my topic.

This is the page from last year.

this states what digital health and wellness is and it gives an example of what the author means.

"The survey found lonely children and teenagers communicated online much more frequently about how they felt, serious problems and confidential topics. Lonely children and teenagers also reported communicating online in order to belong to a group and to relax - much more so than those who were not lonely. "Lonely kids found great company on the internet," Associate Professor Campbell said. She said the study found lonely children and teenagers viewed the internet as a "protected" environment in which they could better express their inner selves. "We also found that kids who were socially anxious felt they could be more themselves when communicating online," she said. "They were not as anxious in developing friendships because they were at that one remove.""

Would lonely people be more likely to become 'addicted' to the Internet?

This is some tips for Cyber-Smart Kids.

"Because being connected is such an integral part of teens’ lives, some youth may hesitate telling their parents about the harassment they encounter for fear that their online privileges will be taken away. The best way to combat cyber bullying or other forms of harassment is not to reign in or limit a teen’s use of technology, but to make sure adults keep the lines of communication open. In addition to keeping the computer in a public space, parents should also become more aware of what their children are doing online. They should consider the Internet as an opportunity to engage in conversation with their children about their interests, talents, and network of friends. It is important to emphasize with youth that there is a distinct connection between what happens online and in the "real world." Adults should communicate to youth that their actions have implications in a real world setting. Regarding cyber bullying in particular, adults must also relay traditional techniques of combating bullying, among them being to report incidents, keep records, and not to engage the bully. “It’s not new bullying, it’s just a vehicle,” says Nancy Mullin-Rindler, director of the Project on Teasing and Bullying at Wellesley College (Paulson, 2003). In addition, because research has shown that the majority of cyber bullies have been victims of traditional bullying, this approach—-combating the behavior versus limiting the technology—-would ultimately help in preventing both cyber and conventional bullying. Cyber bullying poses a stickier problem for schools that are finding themselves in the middle of First Amendment debates. Despite the fact that whatever happens online (no matter where the location) typically spreads to the school environment, inevitably impacting students’ learning, does a school principal have the right to punish someone for what they say outside of school parameters? Because of this legal quagmire, schools’

a fun site for kids to play on.

This blogger tells about how we need to teach kids how to be safe on the internet.

This is truly a campaign BY kids FOR kids, addressing the audience not from an adult authoritative perspective, but a peer-to-peer behaviour awareness perspective.

Looks to be a 'fun' way to approach such a serious subject.

What parents should do in case their child is being cyberbullied.

Online parenting is just like regular parenting! Parents need to realize that if they want their kids to respect the boundaries online, they need to find a little compromise with excepting some of their son/daughter's boundaries for themselves! Don't go writing of their Facebook wall or reading messages! Some things are sacred! You can't pull the "I pay for this, Facebook is free!" Quote: "We all want our kids' respect. That's why we've got to hold them accountable for respecting our boundaries. While we're at it, we need to respect their boundaries too. Great advice, though not always easy to follow. But like I said, parenting is an art... you've got to practice to improve. Besides, we're not looking for perfection, just progress."

Online safety for kids. 'What you should be doing'.

"Online Safety Tips Safe Internet Surfing Tips for Parents and Kids Top Ten Tips for Parents to Share with their Kids About Online Behavior"

safety tips for kids e-mail safety

Digital Citizenship for Kids by Kids