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ATTENTION PARENTS: It is time once again to set up your parent portal access for your child(ren). Please contact the Campus Secretaries to get your code printed out. . . . read more
Not sure where to begin? Consider the following: Start Early: After all, even toddlers see their parents use all kinds of devices. As soon as your child is using a computer, a cell phone or any mobile . . . read more
Young kids, Tweens and Teens Young Kids: When very young children start using a computer, they should be supervised closely by a parent or caregiver. Parents may wish to choose the websites their kids visit early on - and not . . . read more
Social networking sites, chat rooms, virtual worlds, and blogs are how teens and tweens socialize online. Kids share pictures, videos, thoughts, and plans with friends, others who share their interests, and sometimes, the world at . . . read more
Sending or forwarding sexually explicit photos, videos, or messages from a mobile phone is known as “sexting.” Tell your kids not to do it. In addition to risking their reputation and their friendships, they . . . read more
CYBERBULLYING Cyberbullying is bullying or harassment that happens online. It can happen in an email, a text message, an online game, or comments on a social networking site. It might involve rumors or images posted on . . . read more
Communicating Online Email, chat, IM, video calling and texting are fast and convenient ways to communicate. But the fundamentals — what we say, when we say it, and why we say it — are the same online and off. Common courtesy . . . read more
PHISHING Phishing is when scam artists send text, email, or pop-up messages to get people to share their personal and financial information. Then they use the information to commit identity theft. Here's how you . . . read more
Mobile Phones: Socializing and Communicating on the Go Teach your kids to think about safety when using a cell phone. What age is appropriate for a kid to have a mobile phone? That's something for you and your family to . . . read more
TEXTING Any kid with a cell phone probably uses it to send and receive text messages and images. It's similar to using email or instant messaging and most of the same etiquette and safety rules apply. If your kids are . . . read more
Protect Your Computers The security of your computer can affect the safety of your online experience — and your kid's. Malware is software that monitors or controls your computer use, can install viruses, or can be used to send . . . read more
Parental Controls If you're concerned about what your kids — especially elementary school kids — see when they surf the internet, there are tools to consider. Keep in mind that while parental controls work well for young . . . read more
Protect Your Pre-Teen's Privacy The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) helps you protect your children's privacy by giving you specific rights. Enforced by the Federal Trade Commission, the nation's consumer protection . . . read more
Glossary: Avatar - A graphic alter ego you create to use online; can be a 3D character or a simple icon, human or whimsical. Badware - Bad software; includes viruses and spyware that steal your personal . . . read more
OnGuardOnline.gov provides practical tips from the federal government and the technology industry to help you be on guard against internet fraud, secure your computer, and protect your personal information. . . . read more
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