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"At this age, the Internet is no longer a solitary or passive experience. For preteens and teens, the Internet is social. Teens are using the Internet to express themselves and to experiment anonymously with different identities. While the desire to strike out on their own is age-appropriate, these kids still need parental guidance (sometimes from a respectful distance) on how to conduct themselves safely online."

"Online safety for the purpose of greater learning opportunities is the focus of a recently released report by the Aspen Institute Task Force on Learning and the Internet. The report, titled Learner at the Center of a Networked World, details a set of recommendations for ensuring that today's young people are at the center of, and have access to, safe learning inside and outside of the classroom. The cross-sector, cross-partisan report addresses the serious issues of digital literacy, accessibility, trust, safety, and privacy, especially for underserved students. In their recommendations, the task force outlines actions to help all students connect safely in order to maximize learning experiences online."

"Check out Edutopia's collection of articles, videos, and other resources on internet safety, cyberbullying, digital responsibility, and media and digital literacy."

"Your kids know a lot about being online. Start catching up with them today with this streaming presentation. You will learn about what kids are doing online, the risks they may face, and what you can do to keep them safer. "