Of Course we teach little angels,
 

BUT EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE....WHEN YOU'RE NOT LOOKING...

Work Cited:  Internet Safety
http://www.webteacher.org/cable/isafety.html
 
 

Safety
Before beginning your classroom instruction on Search engines, you need to set some ground rules for Internet Safety.  One way is by developing an Acceptable Use Contract.  This contract should outline all of the acceptable rules and regulations for accessing the internet, as well as making the student responsible for his/her actions if the student do access inappropriate material, or risk personal safety.

These "rules of the road" should be developed with the students, written down, signed by the students, parents/guardian and teacher, and prominently posted near the computer.  Like any rules, these guidelines must also carry penalties for violation of the contract.

Supervision
Student use of the Internet should always be supervised.  However, if you plan to give special independent privileges, take into consideration the student's age, behavior, work habits, and familiarity with your Acceptable Use Contract.  Independent use of the Internet should be given thoughtful consideration before being allowed.

Directed activities of the internet are also important in the safe use of the Internet.  Surfing presents the opportunity for students to find inappropriate material.  The purpose of this Acceptable Use Contract  is to give your students a specific purpose and plan when going online, and to help ensure a positive engaging learning experience.
 

SAMPLE CONTRACT:
 

ACCEPTABLE USE CONTRACT

RULE ONE		I WILL NOT GIVE OUT PERSONAL INFORMATION SUCH AS MY ADDRESS, TELEPHONE NUMBER, PARENT'S/GUARDIAN WORK ADDRESS/PHONE NUMBER OR THE NAME AND LOCATION OF MY SCHOOL WITHOUT MY TEACHER'S PERMISSION.
RULE TWO		I WILL TELL MY TEACHER RIGHT AWAY IF I COME ACROSS ANY INFORMATION THAT MAKES ME FEEL UNCOMFORTABLE.
RULE THREE		I WILL NEVER SEND A PERSON  MY PICTURE OR ANYTHING WITHOUT MY TEACHER'S APPROVAL.
RULE FOUR		I WILL NEVER AGREE TO GET TOGETHER WITH SOMEONE I MEET ONLINE WITHOUT MY TEACHER'S APPROVAl.
RULE FIVE		I WILL NOT RESPOND TO ANY MESSAGES THAT ARE MEAN OR IN ANY WAY THAT MAKE ME FEEL UNCOMFORTABLE .  IT IS NOT MY FAULT, IF I GET A MESSAGE LIKE THAT, IF I DO, I WILL TELL MY TEACHER(s) RIGHT AWAY SO THEY CAN CONTACT THE ONLINE SERVICE.
RULE SIX		I WILL DISCUSS WITH MY TEACHER THE APPROPRIATE AREAS FOR ME TO VISIT.  I WILL NOT ACCESS OTHER AREAS OR BREAK THESE RULES WITHOUT PERMISSION.
RULE SEVEN		I WILL ADHERE TO ALL OF THE ABOVE RULES, IF I HAVE A QUESTION, OR DO NOT UNDERSTAND HOW TO USE THE SEARCH ENGINES, I WILL ALWAYS ASK MY TEACHER FOR ASSISTANCE.
		SIGNED:                                                                                               DATE:
		STUDENT
		PARENT/GUARDIAN
		TEACHER

 For More Information:

Acceptable Use Policies	http://www.acs.ucalgary.ca/~mueller/aup.html
Safety for Kids	http://www.safekids.com
Controlling Access to the Internet	http://dis.strath.ac.uk/control
Internet Safety	http://www.webteacher.org/cable/isafety.html