What is netsmartzkids?
The NetSmartz program offers age-appropriate resources to help teach children how to be safer on- and offline. The program is designed for children ages 5-17, parents and guardians, educators, and law enforcement.
What is NetSmartz made for?
NetSmartz is NCMEC’s online safety education program. It provides age-appropriate videos and activities to help teach children be safer online with the goal of helping children to become more aware of potential online risks and empowering them to help prevent victimization by making safer choices on- and offline.
How do you teach students online safety?
Educating Students On Online Safety
- Integrate online activities.
- Discuss digital footprints.
- Remember the golden rule.
- Present real-life situations.
- Use course management systems to communicate with students.
- Stick with websites verified with COPPA/CIPA.
- Make internet safety fun.
How do you educate children on the Internet?
Tips for your conversation
- Reassure them that you’re interested in their life. Recognise that they’ll be using the internet for many different things.
- It’s a conversation, be curious and show genuine interest.
- Ask them about who they’re talking to.
- Remind them never to share private or personal information.
How do I protect my child from inappropriate internet content?
Check out my must-know essentials below:
- Keep your eyes on your wee Web explorers at all times.
- Teach them to keep private info private.
- Take advantage of your browser’s parental controls.
- Chaperone your child’s every online chat.
- Install mature content filtering software.
- Don’t your kids shop online without you.
How do you teach teens online safety?
Set Up Ground Rules Clearly outline your expectations for online behavior, and identify internet safety rules that will help protect your teen. Include things like sharing email accounts and online usernames and passwords. Identify social networking sites and apps that are safe to use and others that are off limits.