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WSTA member companies are proud of the role they play in providing Internet access to homes throughout Wisconsin. Our members recognize the role they can play in keeping children safe online. Educating parents on the potential danger of the Internet is the first step in that process. Below are links to safety tips that parents can use in monitoring their teenager Internet usage. At the bottom of the page, are additional sites parents can consult to view safety tips and procedures for children of varying ages.
Learn how to better protect your children This site contains general information on current child-related topics including the use of technology. Some of the information is available in multiple languages. In this series of comics, children learn about proper Internet ethics and the importance of keeping private information private. Join classic Disney characters for adventure, fun, and online awareness tips. The CyberSmart! School Program develops curricula and training programs for professional development designed to help educators empower students to take full advantage of computers and the Internet. The site contains Internet safety information for students, parents, and educators, and includes lesson plans, activity sheets, downloadable posters, and safety tips. The CyberTipline handles leads from individuals reporting the sexual exploitation of children including child pornography, online enticement of children, child prostitution, child sex tourism, misleading domain names and child sexual molestation (not in the family). Federal Trade Commission (FTC) The Federal Trade Commission's security information web site contains online safety resources for consumers and business alike. The site is easy to navigate and features "Dewie the Turtle," a colorful cartoon mascot for the FTC's initiative. The web site also includes numerous consumer education publications in both English and Spanish. This site is a resource for parents to educate themselves and their children about how to use the Internet safely. They provide information on filtering software and recommend safe web sites for children of all ages. Internet Content Rating Association (ICRA) This site contains information and downloads on the content rating system. National Center for Missing & Exploited Children This site provides information on general child safety and Internet safety for children, parents, educators, law enforcement, and the community. This site contains information for children, parents, teachers, and officials on Internet safety and Internet family resources. This site provides tips, advice, links, and suggestions to help make your family's online experience fun and productive. This interactive cartoon by Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Microsoft® teaches children online safety with a cast of interesting characters. Join Tara Lipinski, Shaquille O'Neal, and several cartoon kids in learning more about the Internet. Interactive quizzes help children practice the safety concepts. Surf Swell Island: Adventures in Internet Safety This quiz-driven adventure activity presents Internet safety material in a series of three games, each featuring a classic Disney character and focusing on an area of concern such as privacy, viruses, or netiquette, guidelines for good behavior on the Internet. A mini-quiz follows each of the three games reinforcing what was presented. The activities are accompanied by a parent's guide, a teacher's guide, and additional Internet safety information for adults. This site contains Internet safety and technology education information for parents and teachers. This site contains Internet safety information for children, parents, teachers, and officials. It provides links to child-friendly and other Internet safety sites a |
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