Internet Safety

What is the Internet?
Often called the information highway, the Internet is a place where people from all over the country and world can access information on just about any topic through awesome website resources, like online encyclopedia sites, and streaming audio and video downloads to name a few. Internet users can also interact with each other socially and professionally through e-mail exchange, the World Wide Web, electronic bulletin boards, online chats like Instant messenger and other activities like online gaming.

Why is Internet Safety a major concern today?
Cyber Safety is a major concern of today’s Internet users because the Internet is unregulated, meaning it is open to all kinds of material and people. There are few laws restricting information content or protecting users from abusive or degrading behaviors while online. Unsuspecting surfers can be exposed to uncensored and questionable information as well as social interactions that could result in inappropriate, unethical or threatening behavior.

Check out these Internet Safety sites below by clicking on an icon:

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Elmer
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Think U Know
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CLP Kids
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Professor Garfield
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Bad Guy Patrol
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Wiredkids.org
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Faux Paw
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McGruff

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Hector's World