Web+Safety

Web Safety, Security, Privacy and Intellectual Property:
Web Safety and Security is difficult to manage. The best defense is an offense. Users should not blindly abide in the multitude of services, sites  without becoming more knowledgeable about safe practices. In 2001, the FCC began requiring school districts to establish Internet protections if they were receiving federal E-rate funds. More recently, Congress has enacted additional protections for child using the Internet. Internet Safety websites for Educators, Students and Families -
 * "Schools soon required to teach web safety" ** - http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/top-news/news-by-subject/safety-security/?i=55557
 * Web Wise Kids - http://www.webwisekids.org/index.asp
 * iSAFE - http://www.isafe.org/
 * Safe Surfing Tips for Teenagers - http://kidshealth.org/teen/safety/safebasics/internet_safety.html
 * NetSmartsKids - http://www.netsmartz.org/


 * Intellectual Property** refers to the original creations of music, literary or artistic works. As the creator of these properties, one is granted certain exclusive rights to the work including commercial usages. Ignorance of the copyright laws for digital technologies and information does not stop at the students, as I have heard many incorrect statements from teachers. It is amazing how much adults and students do not know about copyright. Follow this link to a site containing a student webquest learning all about copyright laws.

Copyright Webquest

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