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Cybersafety and Internet Usage
Common Sense Media

Common Sense is the nation's leading nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in the 21st century.
Cyberbullying

Information for parents, teachers, and school administrators on how to prevent and respond to cyberbullying incidents.

Free resource provided by 2U, Inc.

2U, Inc. builds, delivers, and supports hundreds of digital and in-person educational offerings, including degrees, professional certificates, Trilogy-powered boot camps, and GetSmarter short courses.
Maryville University Digital Citizenship and Netiquette: A Teachers's Guide

A guide focused on digital citizenship that is free for teachers, parents and educators.
Netsafe

Internationally recognized program in New Zealand, Netsafe, was used by the Georgia Department of Education to develop an Internet safety program. NetSafe was founded in 1998 with the lofty goal to help New Zealand internet users stay safe online.
NetSmartz

Mission

NetSmartz Workshop is an interactive, educational program of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children® (NCMEC) that provides age-appropriate resources to help teach children how to be safer on- and offline. The program is designed for children ages 5-17, parents and guardians, educators, and law enforcement. With resources such as videos, games, activity cards, and presentations, NetSmartz entertains while it educates.

Goals

    Educate children on how to recognize potential Internet risks

    Engage children and adults in a two-way conversation about on- and offline risks

    Empower children to help prevent themselves from being exploited and to report victimization to a trusted adult
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