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"Phishing, Trojans, Spyware, Trolls, and Flame Wars-oh my! If the idea of these threats lurking around online makes you nervous, then you can now be at ease. Our Internet Safety course will provide you with the strategies, skills, and mindset needed to protect yourself, your computer, and your privacy when you connect to the Internet. "

Good site with explanations of online scams, ways to prevent & avoid spyware & malware, proper browsing techniques for students & parents. Good website to familiarize yourself (students, teachers, parents) with best practices of safe internet usage.

A catalog of Evernote resources via Cybraryman Internet Catalogue

The Internet is an integral part of student life. It is how most students study, communicate and research everyday. Though the web often makes student life more efficient, those digital footprints may put personal information at risk if the right precautions are not taken. The following is a useful (and relatively quick!) guide to keeping students safe online

A bit outdated but good overview of social media safety tips for parents (but applicable to teachers too). Also outlines age minimums for accounts on the most popular site (Facebook=13, Twitter=none, etc)

A great list of tools & resources for effective internet searches with students

A Media Specialist's Guide to the Internet

"Google Drive is one of the fundamental tools in our digital toolkits as teachers and educators. Whether you want to compose a document, create a presentation,  design a sheet, or share a beautiful drawing you made, Google Drive provides you with the tools to do that on any device and anywhere you are with an internet connection . Given this huge importance of Google Drive for teachers, I have created an entire section here packed full of tips, tricks, ideas, and third party tools to enable you to better tap into the full educational potential of this platform."

"Practicing safety is a must with anyone who goes online, but with kids it is especially important. This tutorial will discuss the threats your kids may encounter while online and show you how protect them and talk to them about being safe and responsible. "

At the following list you will find training games for children and browsers that are completely customizable so you can limit and control your children's access on the internet. You will also find news updating, and communication applications so you can stay in touch at all times. 

Links to great Dropbox related tips, tricks, and general resources... Cybraryman Internet Catalogue

A Media Specialist's Guide to the Internet: 39 Sites For Using iPads in the Classroom

39 sites for using iPads in the classroom

Dozens of iPad related links