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Internet safety: Good usnews.com article and wiredsafety.com site

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David Gilmour

Sunday 24 September 2006

This comprehensive piece (7 screens full, whatever that is in words) via Jenny Levine at The Shifted Librarian looks a good resource for internet safety work. We're planning to run some sessions for parents on internet safety: this looks like it will be a help us make sure we cover all the concerns.

"Decoding MySpace - It's the coolest hangout space for teens-but parents might be surprised at what their kids do there. Here's how to help keep them safe online" - Michelle Andrews at www.usnews.com. Link

It mentions www.wiredsafety.com. I've not explored that yet, but at a first glance it looks very comprehensive. It's run by a 9000-strong volunteer group, which is even more than we've got behind Exc-el.

What do you think of it?

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Internet Safety

Jim McDougall

Friday 06 October 2006

Thanks for these recommendations; well worth a read. I am currently updating our school's ITC "acceptable use" policy, and want to make sure I am covering all the issues properly.

J McDougall, Depute Rector, St Columba's School, Kilmacolm

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