Raising an internet-savvy child
Posted by Andrew Paulson, at 2:32 pm | 21st Century Learning, Learning and Teaching | Comments (0)
October is about to come to a close, and since it is National Cyber Security Awareness Month I thought I’d mention an excellent piece about teaching your child to be internet-savvy from the get-go.
Wired’s Geekdad has recently had a series of guest posts by Adam Rosenberg, New Media Manager, Center for Democracy & Technology, and The First E-Mail Address: Raising an Internet-Savvy Child certainly caught my attention. Here are some key points, but I suggest you check out the full article:
- The never talk to strangers rule is still true online.
- Treat your e-mail address like any other piece of property.
- Read every form you fill out during sign-up, including the privacy policy.
- Do not give out personal information without permission.
- Keep an open dialogue with your children about their internet usage and whom they talk to.