Internet Safety for Educators

This online course examines many of the dangers that arise regarding the safe use of Internet and computer technologies in educational settings. We outline the risks and dangers to kids, discuss important terms and technologies and present viable solutions so that both students and educators can use the Internet and their computers safely. More information..

Prevent Child Abuse Utah - Internet Safety & Child Abduction Prevention Program

PCAU also offers training sessions to Utah's school personnel, DARE and resource officers. This opportunity trains professionals to educate the students they serve.

The sessions include training in the NetSmartz and Protecting Utah Kids curricula, . The materials are designed to serve 10-17 year old students.

For more information about the Protecting Utah Kids program, please call Carrie or Ryann at 801-920-5717 or visit the Prevent Child Abuse Utah web site.

Online Resources

• Naming in a Digital World: Creating a Safe Persona on the Internet (Lesson Plan)
  Developed by ReadWriteThink
  Naming takes on new meanings in digital settings. As students build personas through e-mail addresses, screen names, and online profiles, they can be unaware of the ways that others may use the aliases, names, and other information that they choose and share. In this lesson from ReadWriteThink, students explore naming conventions in digital and non-digital settings. Then they choose and explain names and profiles to represent themselves online.

• Creating a Safe Online Profile (Activity)
  Developed by ReadWriteThink
  In this activity from ReadWriteThink, teenagers explore online names by looking at sample e-mail addresses to determine what they can tell about the person who uses the account. After this exploration, teens choose a screen name or e-mail address for themselves, as well as decide on personal details to include on a safe, online profile.

• NetSmartz
  This Web site, from The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and Boys & Girls Clubs of America, provides information about NetSmartz, an interactive, educational safety resource that teaches kids and teens how to stay safer on the Internet. The site has many resources for kids, teens, parents, educators, and law enforcement officials, including the video Tracking Teresa. This video explores Internet safety by demonstrating how a person can be tracked simply by accessing their online profile, screen name, and e-mail address.

• Teaching Students to Be Safe: Thinkfinity Online Safety Resources
  Additional resources to help children and teens protect themselves and their identity with Thinkfinity's Internet Safety resources.