Safety on the Internet





The Internet has brought a great deal of convenience into the home. A world of information is now at our fingertips. Research, communication, and commerce have all benefited. The world seems a much smaller place. Yet, with all this added convenience, new dangers and concerns have also arisen. Predators, scam artists, false information, identity thieves, spy ware, and viruses have all come to our doorstep. The student of the twenty-first century needs to be aware and vigilant in dealing with all these concerns. The purpose of this web page is to be a resource for parents, teachers, and students on the issue of Internet safety. I have tried to put a number of web quests that meet the needs of various age groups. I've also tried to find on line documents that can help one become more cognizant of the dangers and precautions one should take. I hope this site will be a helpful resource for those dealing with the topic of Internet safety. Please email me concerning any dead links. Also let me know if there are any sites I should include.

		Web Quests Investigating Internet Use Be a Safe Surfer Playing it Safe Internet Safety Students for Responsible Use of the Internet

	Resources and Articles Evaluating the Quality of Information on the Internet Criteria for Quality in Information Web Full of False Info Teen Safety on the Information Highway Kids on the Internet: The Promise and Perils Lessons for Living Child Safety on the Internet Child Safety vs. Content Management Responsible Use Hotlist Internet Law, Ethics, and Safety

		A lot of these sites have addition resources linked to them. As I find more information, I will add to this list. The bottom line is that the Internet is a wonderful place, but everyone needs to use caution. Things aren't always as they seem. People misrepresent themselves. A wise student or adult should be careful and follow certain guidelines which are included in much of the information above. Happy and safe surfing! A Jackbean Creation 2004