Innovative comprehensive workshops on Internet safety for children, teens, parents, schools & organizations.
ChildrenOnline.org offers innovative and comprehensive workshops on Internet safety (cyber safety) and online education to students, parents, faculty and administrators. Our approach, unique in the field of Internet safety, combines a thorough understanding of Internet technologies, child development and counseling, to focus on the impact of the internet on the social, emotional and language development of young people.
Services for Parents and Schools!
Including: Our Family Recommendation Guide with strategies, tips and advice for all areas of family technology use.
Teaching resource:
Children Online is now offering a collection of PowerPoint files to accompany the 2nd edition of Safe Practices for Life Online.
Learn more about this valuable teaching resource!
The second edition of Safe Practices for Life Online contains more than one hundred student exercises on all topics regarding Internet safety. It has been updated to account for the many changes in Internet and telecommunications technologies and the way children and teens are using them. Topics include choosing screen names and passwords, protecting your privacy online, avoiding identity theft and impersonation, responding to uncomfortable online situations, cyberbullying, instant messaging, texting, social networks such as Facebook and Twitter, recognizing and avoiding phishing and other scams, learning to be media savvy online, safeguarding your personal information, and much more.
Technology and Learning Magazine have called Safe Practices for Life Online a "must read"!
This book is available online from the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)
In 2011, Children Online published our 2010 - 2011 research on the Internet and cell phone behavior of more than 2500 students.
Our Featured Article for Parents and Schools:
Why Facebook Has It Wrong About Our Kids [pdf]
Facebook says that it can be used by children age thirteen and up. Children as young as eight and nine have accounts. But just because young teens and children can use Facebook, should they? Is it healthy or appropriate for them? What are the risks and issues? What is an appropriate age for teens to use Facebook and other adult social networks?
Doug Fodeman and Marje Monroe are both experts in online safety, safety in Facebook and other social networks, technology, counseling and education. We work together to provide invaluable research and tools for parents and schools with practical real-life solutions to the issues faced by young people on the Internet. Since 1997, Marje and Doug have spoken to thousands of students, teachers and parents. For more information about our workshops call: 413-214-1225
NEW RESOURCES & SERVICES:
For Parents
For Schools
NEW BOOK FOR PARENTS:
Due out in May, 2013. Pre-order your copy!
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Anti-Cyberbullying Resource
"Submit the Documentary" is 50-minute video with an in-depth look into the profound, reality of cyberbullying. It compassionately tells the stories of children and families who are affected by the harsh reality of cyberbullying. The shared experiences, testimonials of survivors, and experts on this phenomenon allow you to peer into the rapidly growing world of cyberbullying. The ultimate goal of the documentary and their website is to become the center of education on cyberbullying awareness, support and solutions. (NOTE: Contains harsh language & images; appropriate for grades 7 - 12)Theo Stephenson, Director of Counseling, Florida
"I received many wonderful comments about your presentation from faculty, and administrators. Given the school day, the interactions and the impressive number of parents that attended the evening presentation, I would guesstimate many people walked away with valuable and extended knowledge. I also had several conversations with the students the next day, asking questions and making thought-provoking comments. I believe the students absorbed more from your presentation than we will ever know."
Joe Peacock, Director of Technology, Virginia
"Doug and Marje have very impressive credentials on paper but understanding their real credentials requires seeing them in action. At Burgundy they carefully tailored their discussions with children to each grade level. In meetings with teachers and parents they showed an impressive knowledge of the latest trends and relevant research. We felt that we got more than our money's worth from their visit to our school."