One software company provides free home use of school software, which makes people think other companies do the same. I've gotten used to telling people about the legalities involved, but it was hard at first. The people are embarrassed that they asked. School yearbooks, newspapers, magazines and web sites often contain photographs of students, personal data and information about student awards. College-bound students are placing information online for college admissions officers to see.
Some schools allow students to post information about themselves on web sites.
But school leaders are worried about privacy and student safety. Although the problems are many, the advantages of using technology far outweigh the obstacles. Educator groups, technology companies and local, state and national organizations are working on strategies to keep technology use ethical and legal. In this section we've detailed some of the steps forward in providing safe, ethical and responsible use of technologies, along with teacher-suggested strategies for teaching children. Safety Tips for Kids on the Internet and a lesson plan targeting computer crime may be downloaded from the Department of Justice site .