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"Resources for teaching information technology ethics to children and young adults"

The project found that young people, their parents, and teachers were generally aware that the use of SNS can give rise to risks that must be managed, however there was a worrying lack of understanding of the nature of the legal risks.

The Growing Up Digital initiative will provide ongoing, accessible resources to Australian schools, cross-curricula lesson plans for grades (K-12), interactive modules for students, parent advice and resources and training for teachers.

"In a digital world, the question is not whether you will leave a mark. The question is, "What kind of mark are you leaving?"" The content of MyFootprintSD is designed to make students cognizant of their digital footprint. In that way, it helps students be aware of what is safe and what is risky when using the web or other digital communication tools. In working through it, students will grow aware of how far these kinds of tools spread into their lives and how large the effects of their use can be (for better or for worse). Lessons and activities are explained here for educators but directions are included on the students' portion of the website as well. Elementary, Middle school, and high school

The curriculum is designed to be interactive, discussion filled and allow students to learn through hands-on and scenario activities. On this site you'll find a resource booklet for both educators and students that can be downloaded in PDF form, presentations to accompany the lesson and animated videos to help frame the conversation

Internet Crime Prevention Tips

Many children are unaware of how the Internet can turn typical adolescent behavior into something not only public, but also permanent.

designed to help students practice recognizing scams and dangers online. That game is appropriate for elementary school students. Richard Byrne