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= = =Internet Safety Knowledge: //A must in the 21st Century//=

With all the technological advances springing forth in our world today, survival in the 21st Century requires us to embrace technology use in one form or another. For audiences, both young and old, the computer and the use of the Internet appears to be a common practice in our daily lives. While the web can be a valuable resource tool and serve as a channel of communication, there are dangers associated with its use. This site focuses on providing Internet safety knowledge for students, teachers and parents. Our purpose is to assist the user with the information and resources necessary for a safe and secure Internet experience.

The table below indicates how the information contained on this site relates to the four common places of education.
 * **__Subject Matte__**r**:** This site serves as a resource tool to educate Internet users on safe practices of Internet usage. ||
 * **__Teaching__:** The site is designed to be used by early childhood (Pre-K to 2nd grade) parents, students and educators to inform them on Internet safety. For instance, the dangers associated with the sharing of personal information and cyberbullying. We will include lesson plans, resources and articles as a means to educate the learner. ||
 * **__Learner:__** The information provided through this site is suited for varying audiences. Parents, students and educators can find information pertaining to various topics associated with the topic of Internet safety. ||
 * **__Learning Environment (Context):__** The resources embedded within this site can be used in the home setting, Pre-K-2nd grade classrooms and professional learning arenas. ||

For easy navigation, this site has been divided into pages targeting a specific Internet safety audience. The members of the Internet Safety for Students Special Interest Group (SIG) and their area of concentration are:

- **Adam Burkhard - Student Internet Safety** (This page, Student Information, will contain games, articles, and other informational resources to help the students gain an understanding of the content related to internet safety)

- **Gillian Leonowicz - Parent Information (**Please click Parent Information to view the Wikispaces page dedicated to providing Internet safety information to parents of young children. Also check out my website, Miss Leonowicz' Cyber Home and blog, Miss Gillian's Thoughts and Ideas, to get updates on my research.)

- **Chenitha Barnes-Hubbert - Teachers & Internet Safety** (This page, Teacher Information, will serve as a self-help professional development site for educators and will contain links to tutorials, articles, and other valuable resources)

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 * Resources will include:**
 * Lesson plans for educators
 * Contacts for students/parents who feel their security online has been jeopardized
 * Real life stories of unsafe incidents
 * Guidelines for Internet safety