Cyber Safety: Have your say

There are many rules of the road if you want to travel the "Information Highway" safely and independently.

To really get a grip on the issues of harassment and bullying on-line, see
http://www.netsmartz.org/resources/reallife.htm

To check out the issue of keeping your PRIVACY private, look at
http://www.media-awareness.ca/english/games/privacy_playground/

To investigate the world of chat rooms, learn to distinguish between fact and fiction, and to detect bias and harmful stereotyping in online content go to
http://www.media-awareness.ca/english/games/cybersense_nonsense/

Under comments, write about any experiences you've had and tips that would help other Mandela-kids stay safe on the internet.

Or make up a similar story, with different characters, to be read in a dramatic way to emphasize one of these important safety issues.

Good to be Back! Teachers, place your # 1 "Words-of-Wisdom" message here

Kids, see if your teacher has left you an inspiring message to start your year off right.

Click on "comments" to read it.

Once you have received your message, click on the comments button, and offer your teacher "a piece of your mind" to show that you understand the meaning and importance of that message. Your teacher will be able to read your comments, and know that you are all on "the same page!"

:) You will be helping your teacher practice blogging :)