Teaching your students to make wise choices is one of the most important things a parent can do. Remember, it is not the technology, but how it is used, that makes a difference. A colorful, graphic, animated, audio explosion of sites that includes text and hyperlinks to other web sites. Many of the most informative sites are sponsored by educational and nonprofit organizations. Some sites are sponsored by movie companies, toy manufacturers, publishers, and other firms to sell their products.
Some sites are garbage, propaganda, spoofs, or entertainment.
The best are moderated and monitored. Written messages that can be sent and received to one person or to thousands, almost instantaneously. Students and adult staff members can use the Internet with a signed AUP on file. The best way to ensure your child's safety on the Internet is to be there. Of course, that is not always possible.