The internet is a very valuable resource in education, but we cannot forget about the importance of student safety while using the internet. The West Seneca Central School District has a link on their website to the Town of West Seneca website that shares information on how parents can keep their children safe on the internet. (http://www.westseneca.net/netsafety.html)
The following in a list of important rules for students to follow when using weblogs and other internet pages.
1. Do NOT reveal any personal information (name, address, telephone number, photographs or school name)
2. Protect your reputation! Remember that pictures and stories can come back to haunt you if they are inappropriate.
3. Remember that nothing is private online. Assume that everything you post online can be seen by anyone, and think twice before you post.
4. NEVER meet with anyone that you meet online. Someone may not be who they say they are online.
The district policy for West Seneca does not allow for photographs of individual students to be posted on the school website. They must appear in pairs or groups. Also, students may not be identified by their full name in photographs (unless parental permission is given).
When used properly, the internet and internet tools can be a great, fun way for students to learn.
When used properly, the internet and internet tools can be a great, fun way for students to learn.
You've touched on the most important suggestions.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the link to the town policy on Child Internet Safety.
Dr. Burgos