Our kids are using the internet more and more. From games, social media, research, and messaging...the internet isn't going anywhere anytime soon. How do we keep our kids safe online? Knowledge and awareness is key.  In this class, students will learn what to look for while using technology online to keep themselves safe.  Students will learn all about Internet Safety that is appropriate for them at this age as parents can't always be with their children while they are are online.   In this lesson, students will understand how to stay safe on online and use it responsibly.  We will be discussing four important rules to stay safe online. Students will learn the Internet is a wonderful tool and resource for many different things, but there are people who choose to use it in a bad ways sometimes. Students will have the knowledge to be able to be safer and smarter online after discussing these topics below. 

The topics covered are:
-Always tell an adult you trust if anything makes you feel confused or uncomfortable. 
We will discuss Pop-ups as well as links that could lead to viruses or hacks. 

-Never Share Personal Information online. Always ask a parent before signing up for anything online.
We will define what personal information is and how people get it and what they do with it.

-Never meet anyone face to face that you only know online.
This rule is so important. Students will learn not everybody on the internet is who they say they are and what to do in this situation.

-Always use good manners while online.
Sending mean or inappropriate messages is called cyber bullying. We will discuss how to respond and what to do. Students will learn  what a cyber footprint is and how it can affect their future endeavors. 

We will go over each of these topics in depth. This lesson is interactive, discussing each of these rules with examples, question and answers and role playing.  My goal is for every student to feels safe and comfortable as well as empowered to keep themselves safe online. I feel students learn best at this age with a structured, laid back teaching style with a sense of humor thrown in for good measure.

No prior knowledge is needed. I do not discriminate race, religion, nationality, culture, or abilities.  It is a privilege to be able to teach this lesson as I feel it is such an important topic for our children at this age. 

I am looking so forward to seeing your child in the classroom.