Internet Safety to Prepare Powell Students for a
21st Century World

Informational Links Regarding Internet Safety


Resources used for Internet Safety Training at Powell
>>Router's Birthday Surprise - Internet Safety/Real World Safety training that was completed for grades 1-4 in November and December 2011.
>>Internet Safety Information from Netsmartz
>>Information on Edmodo - Edmodo provides a safe and easy way for a class to connect and collaborate, share content, and access homework, and school notices. Edmodo's goal is to help educators harness the power of social media to customize the classroom for each and every learner.  In 2012, Powell Elementary will be using Edmodo to model appropriate and safe uses of social networking in an educational setting.  See Edmodo capabilities through this YouTube video.

Parent Resources
>>How to talk to your child about cyberbullying
>>How to talk to your child about revealing too much info on the internet
>>How to talk to a child with special needs about Internet safety
>>How to talk to your child about social networking
>>General Information about Internet Safety for Parents
The Internet has drastically changed the way that children interact with the world.  They have access to in-depth knowledge, tools to express their creativity, and people from all over the world.  Yet with offering a fascinating, new way to connect with the world, the Internet also offers new risks.  The definition of "keeping kids safe" in the 21st Century is very different from what most of us remember in the 1970's, 1980's, or 1990's.  At Powell Elementary, we believe it is very important that we include training for all kids on how to navigate the extensive tools offered on the Internet. 

The links on this page display the resources we're using to get your child ready for their 21st Century world, but these links can also guide you in conversations you can have at home.  As always, if you have any questions, feel free to contact us anytime!