While some of what is published online may seem libelous (i.e., intended to harm the reputation of another), proving that point can be difficult and expensive. In order to prove libel, you have to prove malicious intent, something that might prove difficult if the offending Web page was put up by an adolescent. And many times, freedom of speech wins out.
Nat'l Parent-Teacher Organization Selects Symantec as Partner to Raise Awareness of Internet Safety Education
School Family Media, a leading resource for parent teacher groups in the United States, has selected Symantec, the world's leading Internet security company and maker of Norton, as its partner in keeping America's schoolchildren and their families safe online. . Through this partnership, Symantec will reach thousands of parent teacher organization (PTO) and parent teacher association (PTA) groups across the country to deliver educational messages and resources dedicated to raising awareness of Internet safety -- just in time for the new school year.
in list: Cybersafety
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Cybersafety Materials for PTA Presentations
Are you planning a cybersafety program for parents when students return to school? These resources may help!
in list: Cybersafety: Resources for Educators
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The Newest Breed of Bully, the Cyberbully
Because cyberbullying is such a new phenomenon, school and law enforcement officials in the United States and other countries are still sorting out the legal technicalities. "Most of what is done online is protected as free speech," says Frannie Wellings, policy fellow at the Electronic Privacy Information Center in Washington, DC.\n\n
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A Common Sense Approach to Internet Safety
The folks at Common Sense Media in San Francisco created this video in partnership with Google [Feb 08]. You may find it elsewhere on YouTube but this is the original version and if you're showing it to a parent group at a school where YouTube is blocked, this is a better option. You can click on it and it will enlarge to full screen.
in list: Videos: Digital Citizenship Topics, Cybersafety: Resources for Educators, (1) CTAP Identity Safety, Cybersafety, (3) CTAP Cyberpredators, (6) CTAP Social Networks
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CTAP 4 Cybersafety Project: School Administrator Resources
CTAP Region IV has designed this collection of Administrator Resources specifically with the needs of school administrators in mind.\n\nA companion component, Acceptable Use, covers policies around computer and internet usage, cell phones, cyberbullying and social networking. Be sure to check the six other areas of our cybersafety web site for resources that address the curriculum and educational needs of classroom teachers, parents and students.
in list: Cyberbullying, Cybersafety: Resources for Educators, CTAP4, Cybersafety, Cybersafety: Legal Issues
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