Internet Resources

  • Helping our students stay safe and make responsible choices on the Internet is of great importance to the Bainbridge Island School District, and Internet safety can be promoted at home. The following resources will help students and their families develop Internet Safety practices and Digital Citizenship behaviors. 
     
    With increased access to devices and the Internet, the concept of Digital Citizenship is of great importance for all who use "the web". Digital Citizenship relates to the way in which individuals communicate and present themselves on the Internet, and the identity users develop through interactions on the Internet and social networking sites.  School-based activities and discussion about Digital Citizenship include awareness and resources related to Internet Safety and cyberbullying prevention and response. The Bainbridge Island School District includes instruction in Digital Citizenship at appropriate grade levels as students access the Internet at school. If you have questions or concerns, please contact your child's teacher, teacher-librarian, counselor, or the principal at your child's school.
     
    With these resources, you can begin the conversation at home today!
     
     

  • Australian Government: Hector's World - Student Home

    The Australian Government eSafety Commissioner has created animated video resources that parents can share with their elementary school aged students. Students will follow story characters, “Hector and his sea creature friends,” as they learn about safe online practices. 

    Link to a classroom teacher's guide, which includes activity sheets and lesson plans. https://www.esafety.gov.au/educators/classroom-resources/hectors-world

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  • Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)

    COPPA regulates what information websites can collect from children under the age of 13 and how that information may be used. The Federal Trade Commission's Bureau of Consumer Protections provides online guides for parents and businesses about compliance with COPPA.
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  • Common Sense Media

    Common Sense Media is dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in a world of media and technology. The site includes information about safe Internet use, content filtering, and digital citizenship as well as recommendations about media-entertainment including TV, movies, games, apps, and even, books.

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  • ConnectSafely

    ConnectSafely offers resources for anyone engaged in and interested in the impact of social media and mobile technology The site includes free download-able parent guides for social media. Each guide addresses the features of social media and provides tips for instructing children on the safe use of social media and digital devices.

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  • Edutopia: How to Teach Internet Safety to Younger Elementary Students

    A lesson plan example that parents can use to teach younger children about internet safety.  Includes links to online quizzes and videos to help support learning.

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  • Federal Trade Commission: Protecting Kids Online

    Provided by the Federal Trade Commission these “Protecting Kids Online” resources are available both online and in printable PDF form. Topics include cyber bullying, online safety, mobile phone safety and tips for how to have the conversation with your kids.

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  • GCF Global: Teaching Kids About Internet Safety

    This tutorial by Goodwill Community Foundation Global is designed for any parent or guardian who wants to learn how to keep their kids safe online. The tutorial includes tips, recommended guidelines and links to other internet safety resources.

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  • iKeepSafe

    iKeepSafe provides resources for educators, parents, and students to understand the importance of security and online reputation. Developed by iKeepSafe with support from the American School Counselor's Association.
     
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  • ISTE Standards for Students

    The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) creates standards for students and educators. 

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  • National Cyber Security Alliance: Stay Safe Online

    Shared by the Stay Safe Online branch of the National Cyber Security Alliance, this website provides an outline on how parents can guide their children to become good digital citizens. It includes links to other resources specifically for teens.

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  • OnGuard Online.gov

    OnGuard Online provides information about protecting children online. The Net Cetera resource include an outreach toolkit for communicating safety information to others in the community.
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  • OSPI Cyberbullying and Digital/Internet Safety

    The Internet offers a wealth of resources and material for education. Accessed through a variety of electronic devices, it also allows for rich and diverse opportunities for 21st century communications. These devices are becoming ever more diverse and ubiquitous. They raise issues of digital / Internet safety and digital citizenship. Along with ensuring that our young people have the technological skills to effectively use digital devices, platforms, and resources for educational purposes, we also have the responsibility to teach them how to be safe and productive digital citizens of the 21st century. 

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  • OSPI Internet Safety, Digital Citizenship and Media Literacy

    Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction provides information and resources for safe and effective use of technology and the Internet.

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  • Stop Think Connect

    Stop Think Connect is a global cyber-security awareness campaign to help all digital citizens stay safe and secure online. This site offers information to take security precautions, understand the consequences of actions and behaviors, and enjoy the benefits of the Internet.
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