20 ديسمبر 2010

Blended Learning...........

Blended Learning

نوره السعد
What is Blended Learning?

1. Blended learning combines online with face-to-face learning. The goal of blended learning is to provide the most efficient and effective instruction experience by combining delivery modalities.

2. "The term blended learning is used to describe a solution that combines several different delivery methods, such as collaboration software, Web-based courses, EPSS, and knowledge management practices. Blended learning also is used to describe learning that mixes various event-based activities, including face-to-face classrooms, live e-learning, and self-paced instruction." By Purnima Valiathan


Why use Blended Learning?

1. "Students not only learned more when online sessions were added to traditional courses, but student interaction and satisfaction improved as well." DeLacey and Leonard, Harvard Business School, 2002

2. "Providing several linked options for learners, in addition to classroom training, increased what they learned." Peter Dean (this is quoted everywhere but I haven't found the study although, experientially this is the case.)

3. Speedier performance was detected on real world tasks by those who learned through blended strategies as opposed to those that learned via e-learning along. Thomson & NETg, 2003.

4. "Adults don't just "learn" in one way. Likewise, associations should not make the mistake of providing just one way for adult learners to receive their educational content." by Judith Smith
How does one design Blended Learning?

To design blended training, the instructional designers start by analyzing the training or course objectives and braking them down into the smallest possible pedagogically (for children) or andragogically (for adults) appropriate chunks (learning object).

After the course or training has been chunked, the best approach to deliver each segment of instruction (learning object) is identified. In some cases the best approach might be using online learning but in others it might be live instruction, for exapmple.

The course is then aggregated by grouping the instruction logically while taking into account the medium of delivery. In this way, one may require a few lessons online and some others live, for example.

What are the advantages of Blended Learning?

As stated before, one obvious advantage of blended learning is its ability to maximize effectiveness by matching the best medium for each learning object (course segment). Here are some of the benefits of a few of the mediums that might be used:

Classroom: is good for workshops, coaching, exercises, feedback on activities and paper-based tests.
Self-paced e-learning: is good for simulations, online case studies, interactive learning modules, e-mail, bulletin boards interactions, online assessments, and other forms of CBT (computer based training).
Live e-Learning: is good for application exercises, online coaching, interaction between students, online feedback, assessment, chats and instant messaging.
Source: Blended Learning by Ron Kurtus

To summarize, the theory is that Blended Learning has the potential of offering courses or training that, through the wise choice of the blend, can have results that are better that the sum of the parts
link video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBkfC1cpZ4s&feature=related
link subject
http://www.grayharriman.com/blended_learning.htm

امل السديس
Blended Learning is learning which combines online and face-to-face approaches.
The following material resulted from an ANTA-funded project
which set out to investigate blended learning through a series of interviews with teachers.

link subject
http://www.grayharriman.com/blended_learning.htm
link video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_Hq6l8ca5E
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgvX7IrjHrU

Blended Learning

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Blended Learning......

What is Blended Learning?
نـوه السعد

What are the advantages of Blended Learning?

As stated before, one obvious advantage of blended learning is its ability to maximize effectiveness by matching the best medium for each learning object (course segment). Here are some of the benefits of a few of the mediums that might be used:

Classroom: is good for workshops, coaching, exercises, feedback on activities and paper-based tests.
Self-paced e-learning: is good for simulations, online case studies, interactive learning modules, e-mail, bulletin boards interactions, online assessments, and other forms of CBT (computer based training).
Live e-Learning: is good for application exercises, online coaching, interaction between students, online feedback, assessment, chats and instant messaging.
Source: Blended Learning by Ron Kurtus

To summarize, the theory is that Blended Learning has the potential of offering courses or training that, through the wise choice of the blend, can have results that are better that the sum of the parts.

1. Blended learning combines online with face-to-face learning. The goal of blended learning is to provide the most efficient and effective instruction experience by combining delivery modalities.

2. "The term blended learning is used to describe a solution that combines several different delivery methods, such as collaboration software, Web-based courses, EPSS, and knowledge management practices. Blended learning also is used to describe learning that mixes various event-based activities, including face-to-face
classrooms, live e-learning, and self-paced instruction." By Purnima Valiathan



Why use Blended Learning?
1. "Students not only learned more when online sessions were added to traditional courses, but student interaction and satisfaction improved as well." DeLacey and Leonard, Harvard Business School, 2002

2. "Providing several linked options for learners, in addition to classroom training, increased what they learned." Peter Dean (this is quoted everywhere but I haven't found the study although, experientially this is the case.)

3. Speedier performance was detected on real world tasks by those who learned through blended strategies as opposed to those that learned via e-learning along. Thomson & NETg, 2003.

4. "Adults don't just "learn" in one way. Likewise, associations should not make the mistake of providing just one way for adult learners to receive their educational content." by Judith Smith
What are the advantages of Blended Learning?

As stated before, one obvious advantage of blended learning is its ability to maximize effectiveness by matching the best medium for each learning object (course segment). Here are some of the benefits of a few of the mediums that might be used:

Classroom: is good for workshops, coaching, exercises, feedback on activities and paper-based tests.
Self-paced e-learning: is good for simulations, online case studies, interactive learning modules, e-mail, bulletin boards interactions, online assessments, and other forms of CBT (computer based training).
Live e-Learning: is good for application exercises, online coaching, interaction between students, online feedback, assessment, chats and instant messaging.
Source: Blended Learning by Ron Kurtus

To summarize, the theory is that Blended Learning has the potential of offering courses or training that, through the wise choice of the blend, can have results that are better that the sum of the parts
link subject

Blended Learning

نوره السعد
What is Blended Learning?

1. Blended learning combines online with face-to-face learning. The goal of blended learning is to provide the most efficient and effective instruction experience by combining delivery modalities.

2. "The term blended learning is used to describe a solution that combines several different delivery methods, such as collaboration software, Web-based courses, EPSS, and knowledge management practices. Blended learning also is used to describe learning that mixes various event-based activities, including face-to-face classrooms, live e-learning, and self-paced instruction." By Purnima Valiathan

Why use Blended Learning?

1. "Students not only learned more when online sessions were added to traditional courses, but student interaction and satisfaction improved as well." DeLacey and Leonard, Harvard Business School, 2002

2. "Providing several linked options for learners, in addition to classroom training, increased what they learned." Peter Dean (this is quoted everywhere but I haven't found the study although, experientially this is the case.)

3. Speedier performance was detected on real world tasks by those who learned through blended strategies as opposed to those that learned via e-learning along. Thomson & NETg, 2003.

4. "Adults don't just "learn" in one way. Likewise, associations should not make the mistake of providing just one way for adult learners to receive their educational content." by Judith Smith

How does one design Blended Learning?

To design blended training, the instructional designers start by analyzing the training or course objectives and braking them down into the smallest possible pedagogically (for children) or andragogically (for adults) appropriate chunks (learning object).

After the course or training has been chunked, the best approach to deliver each segment of instruction (learning object) is identified. In some cases the best approach might be using online learning but in others it might be live instruction, for exapmple.

The course is then aggregated by grouping the instruction logically while taking into account the medium of delivery. In this way, one may require a few lessons online and some others live, for example

.   What are the advantages of Blended Learning?

As stated before, one obvious advantage of blended learning is its ability to maximize effectiveness by matching the best medium for each learning object (course segment). Here are some of the benefits of a few of the mediums that might be used:

Classroom: is good for workshops, coaching, exercises, feedback on activities and paper-based tests.
Self-paced e-learning: is good for simulations, online case studies, interactive learning modules, e-mail, bulletin boards interactions, online assessments, and other forms of CBT (computer based training).
Live e-Learning: is good for application exercises, online coaching, interaction between students, online feedback, assessment, chats and instant messaging.
Source: Blended Learning by Ron Kurtus

To summarize, the theory is that Blended Learning has the potential of offering courses or training that, through the wise choice of the blend, can have results that are better that the sum of the parts
link video
 .

Blended Learning

What is Blended Learning?

What are the advantages of Blended Learning?

As stated before, one obvious advantage of blended learning is its ability to maximize effectiveness by matching the best medium for each learning object (course segment). Here are some of the benefits of a few of the mediums that might be used:

Classroom: is good for workshops, coaching, exercises, feedback on activities and paper-based tests.
Self-paced e-learning: is good for simulations, online case studies, interactive learning modules, e-mail, bulletin boards interactions, online assessments, and other forms of CBT (computer based training).
Live e-Learning: is good for application exercises, online coaching, interaction between students, online feedback, assessment, chats and instant messaging.
Source: Blended Learning by Ron Kurtus

To summarize, the theory is that Blended Learning has the potential of offering courses or training that, through the wise choice of the blend, can have results that are better that the sum of the parts.

1. Blended learning combines online with face-to-face learning. The goal of blended learning is to provide the most efficient and effective instruction experience by combining delivery modalities.

2. "The term blended learning is used to describe a solution that combines several different delivery methods, such as collaboration software, Web-based courses, EPSS, and knowledge management practices. Blended learning also is used to describe learning that mixes various event-based activities, including face-to-face
classrooms, live e-learning, and self-paced instruction." By Purnima Valiathan




Why use Blended Learning?
1. "Students not only learned more when online sessions were added to traditional courses, but student interaction and satisfaction improved as well." DeLacey and Leonard, Harvard Business School, 2002

2. "Providing several linked options for learners, in addition to classroom training, increased what they learned." Peter Dean (this is quoted everywhere but I haven't found the study although, experientially this is the case.)

3. Speedier performance was detected on real world tasks by those who learned through blended strategies as opposed to those that learned via e-learning along. Thomson & NETg, 2003.

4. "Adults don't just "learn" in one way. Likewise, associations should not make the mistake of providing just one way for adult learners to receive their educational content." by Judith Smith



What are the advantages of Blended Learning?

As stated before, one obvious advantage of blended learning is its ability to maximize effectiveness by matching the best medium for each learning object (course segment). Here are some of the benefits of a few of the mediums that might be used:

Classroom: is good for workshops, coaching, exercises, feedback on activities and paper-based tests.
Self-paced e-learning: is good for simulations, online case studies, interactive learning modules, e-mail, bulletin boards interactions, online assessments, and other forms of CBT (computer based training).
Live e-Learning: is good for application exercises, online coaching, interaction between students, online feedback, assessment, chats and instant messaging.
Source: Blended Learning by Ron Kurtus

To summarize, the theory is that Blended Learning has the potential of offering courses or training that, through the wise choice of the blend, can have results that are better that the sum of the parts

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6 ديسمبر 2010

kingdom


Usually be treated children with the Internet and computer technology more smoothly from their parents. Schools began to integrate technology tools and the ranks of the computer in classrooms and the world began to expand the narrow slowly in front of our children through the Internet. Safety is still the center of the cross-cutting issue of environment is paramount concern to educators like journalists, politicians, sociologists and others. But the fact remains that this technology called the Internet, Textile learning opportunities and enriching experiences rather than risks, Textile.

Children and the Internet
Common tips for parents not to allow their children to spend a long time on the Internet. But that does not apply to all cases automatically. If a child to lie on view related cultural travels between them and other books to immerse yourself in a particular subject there is no doubt that you will not mind.
These are called self-learning experience for the child. One of the best types of learning they generate has a sense of fun and vitality and strength. As for it being acquired on a computer screen instead of a huge library filled with volumes and comic books that does not detract from the importance Oovaidtha anything.
So, it is not stall the Persians in the long hours spent by the child online, but in the quality of what is read on the one hand and balanced with the other activities of life Kalnchat sports and social relations, family and school responsibilities, and adequate sleep.
Risks arising from the use of the Internet
Mgayertan there are two issues regarding the safety of the Internet, the first is the suffering of the children on the Internet, whether intentional (such as entering the sites do not want to inform them of it) or unintentionally.
The second important issue is direct contact between the child and another person on the network may lead to the disclosure of the information your child may be subjected to his family or personal risk.
Perhaps the most admired individuals in the communication via the Internet is an unknown. Children can communicate with any one online Ihdhm not the appearance or age or any other aspects that may affect the real communication. Which gives a sense of freedom and embark on the relations arising through the Internet, and often read reports on the talk-scale, mature themes revolve between adults and other people online, Iznhm senior adults, and then discover later that they are just children or adolescents.
But these relations cyberspace were more personal and intimate of personal relationships because of the foreign element hiding that liberates individuals from the need to pretend or critical, and them jumping more openly and explicitly in these relationships. There may be a very intimate relations across the Internet and talk alone and take root with a deep sense of confidence in the other party to the unknown. And here lies the danger.
This intimate relationship with all the details are created with a stranger, and the conversation between strangers on the Internet may be all true or all false and illusory. And when the moment of confidence and the decision to take the next step towards the unknown to know this friend is the greatest danger. Children and adults alike should stop here and distinguish between truth and illusion and recognize the danger inherent in revealing their real identities or direct contact with the other party, whether via e-mail, telephone or direct meeting. If the adults the freedom to make their decision in this regard, also located on the outcome of this decision themselves, children do not have the freedom to make such a decision should not be left for them in any way.

Safety on the Internet

There are lots of methods that provide for the protection of children from exposure to pornographic sites and pornographic and other inappropriate websites on the Internet. One of these methods to identify software that allows parental control on the Internet and used to prevent certain programs and sites. You can also use an option file storage addresses of sites visited on the Internet and check them once a week at least. Make sure you know of sites that enters your children and time spent there.
In other words, created a way that allows your computer to your children using the Internet as a source of learning and not as a reaction to. And remember that the value of the entire Internet is in the side of cultural, educational, and not in other aspects. If you were not you have to know how to configure your computer and adjusted for this purpose, contact the service providers to ask them to explain to you step by step.
Simple, basic rules
Another danger is using the Internet to expose the child to information that allows someone to send email or letters of intimidation or harassment or threat, or may allow someone to contact the child or his family. As you will accept to send your child to the city of 30 million without the supervision of the basic rules, you will also send to the cities of the Internet without restrictions and the vast central rules.
If you allow your child to interact with other people via the Internet, in any form, you must identify these basic rules of his precision and clarity:
Do not reveal your password to connect to the Internet to anyone, regardless of who is or who he claims.
Not divulge any personal information about you, whether your name or address or the name of the parent or the phone number or the name of your school or any other details.
Do not send pictures of yourself or any one of your family members ever online.
Do not connect the newly makes you feel uncomfortable with anyone on the Internet, whether to take the modern personal characteristic or inclusion or cryptic hints inappropriate. Close Line, simply moved to another location on the Internet, then tell your parents what happened.
Tell your parents always looking for any communication containing a threat or verbally abusive.
Do not agree never to meet any person in any circumstances, and tell your parents off for anyone suggests that you do so.
Do not accept offers for products or any other opportunities you receive via the Internet without the express consent of your parents.
Do not reveal residential address to receive product by mail, ActiveSync mailbox number if necessary.
Remember that people you meet online may be anyone from anywhere. Be careful for you and your family.
Think you explain to your children these rules in the natural weakness of the child about the adults who enjoy the experience, knowledge and ability in persuasion to influence the child. Therefore, to explain these rules to children is easy in concept but it may be very difficult in practice. Think of ways to build the trust between you and your child to tell you about all the worry



Risk-taking behavior on the Internet
Represents the risk-taking behavior on the Internet part of the growth process faced by parents in all aspects of child safety, including the internet. Because of the feature stealth and secrecy that characterize the Internet, many of the children teen and pre-teens participate in chat rooms "exciting" for them. They do not hesitate to chat with people scorn as "perverts" or "corrupt" and raise with them the challenges and confrontations may reach them dating and so on.
Things that require you to meditation is when your note or confidential disorder displayed by the child is surprised when he uses the Internet or that he intentionally close the screen if they approached him suddenly, or any behavior indicates that the child does not want you to see Maeugd on the screen. That is not acceptable behavior and safe. Explained to your child it is absolutely not a question of oversight and a matter of trust, but only the issue of safety, like preventing him from riding in dangerous places.
Discuss with your kids openly and frankly, across to them about your feelings and the reason for your fears. Hold clear and explicit agreement between you and your children about using the Internet. Find out more about parenting techniques that they use to protect their children. Use the parental control options on the Internet and watch the sites visited by your kids to make sure stop this behavior. If the problem persists it is possible to prevent your child from using the Internet to reach a clear agreement with him, and a sound plan to use the Internet in a positive, effective and safe.
See for yourself online, it opens the room for communication between parents and children on the Internet. Children are interested in your awareness of the importance of the Internet for them. And the Internet more attractive for them from the TV and quickly turns into an unparalleled tool but a friend and possibly a waste of time. So you have to take the lead in this area and be able to guide your children between the corridors of this wide world called the Internet, being able to use this tool and the distinction between negative and positive and know when to set boundaries and when to impose restrictions safe to use your children to the internet and also to assess the benefit of and encourage them to use them to develop their knowledge and broaden their experience and their knowledge, guidance and stop them when they use it deviated from what benefit to harm.
 
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بهـــــــــــيه
children from online threats

       When children go online they face new dangers and need more protection.

. Children present unique security risks when they use a computer—not only do you have to keep them safe, you have to protect the data on your computer. By taking some simple steps, you can dramatically reduce the risks.

What are the risks?


  •  Inadvertent exposure to inappropriate images or content.
  • Solicitation by sexual predators in chat rooms and by email.
  • Online bullying or harassment.
  • Piracy of software, music or video.
  • Disclosure of personal information.
  • Spyware and viruses.
  • Excessive commercialism: advertising and product-related websites.
  • Illegal downloads, such as copyright-protected music files

 General safety tips


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نوراالدوسري
In a recent report it was estimated that about 17 million children and teens between 12-17 years of age were on the Internet. for more information about teens online.) This represents about 75% of all the young people in the United States. With so many young people online it is important to think about some of the safety issues. Here are some frequently asked questions.

Where are the areas of the Internet that children or teenagers might come across harmful or inappropriate information?

Harmful and inappropriate material can come from just about everywhere on the Internet-- in an e-mail or instant message, through accidentally finding a pornographic website, in chatrooms, bulletin boards, or news groups.

What are some of the dangers for children on the Internet?

First, children may be exposed to inappropriate content including pornography, violence, and language. This may come in the form of pictures or text. Another source of trouble is harassment. Other young people or adults may send offending material, lots of junk mail or just be a nuisance.

There are some more serious problems that can occur. Children may be solicited online in regards to sex. This may occur in seemingly safe situations. For example, your son or daughter might enjoy playing chess online at one of many gaming web sites. In most of these games it is possible to type conversation while playing the game. This conversation may begin innocently and then proceed over a day or weeks into sexual topics.

Even more troubling are attempts of cyber stalking or stalking. This is when other children, teens, adults follow young people online or seek them out at their homes, schools, and so forth.

Are there real dangers on the Internet or is most of what we hear about just media hype?

Unfortunately, there are real dangers on the Internet. There have been several actual instances that received national attention about young people meeting someone they have communicated with online and then, being harmed or abducted. It's important to tell your children the plain truth about dangers online. This is no different than telling them that they can't play in the street or can't stay out all night.

What can parents do to minimize the threat or danger of harassment or sexual solicitation on the Internet?

First, they can locate computers in a common room such as the den, a playroom or the parent's bedroom rather than in a child's bedroom. Children will be less likely to seek out inappropriate information and parents can more easily monitor the website they are visiting. It is also very important to talk with your children about possible dangers on the web. Let them know what dangers are out there and to come to you if they are having a problem. Also, take an interest in what they do when they are online. Who are they chatting with or e-mailing? What are they doing when they are online? What websites are they looking at online?
 
How effective is filtering or monitoring software at preventing children from seeing offensive material on the Internet?
 

No filtering software is going to be completely reliable, but it has become quite sophisticated and most of the programs have many options so that parents can adjust the filtering to meet their own personal standards or adjust options for children at different ages. There are many different types of filtering software. They each work slightly different. Some software may be better for younger children and some software may be easier for people without much computer knowledge. Parents should review available software and decide what best fits their needs for their family's situation.
How should I punish my child if he or she finds inappropriate or harmful material on the Internet?

In general, it may not help to take away computer privileges if it is something they came across accidentally. It will only encourage them to not tell you if another incident occurs. However, if this is an ongoing problem, it may become necessary to take away computer time or require constant monitoring by an adult. This is something each family must decide based on their family's needs or experiences.
What are some general guidelines parents can teach children about Internet safety?
 

  1. Don't give out personal information (Name, Address, Age, School, Birthday, Phone Number, etc.)
  2. Choose a screen name that doesn't identify any personal information. Examples of bad screen names: saragirl15, tommyboy, girl-in-denver, babygirl12.
  3. Don't share your password with anyone except your parents. Not even your best friend.
  4. Do not respond to unwanted, mean, offensive or threatening e-mail, chat room dialogue, or instant messages.
  5. Don't send pictures of yourself to someone you don't know.
  6. NEVER agree to meet someone you met on the Internet.
  7. Remember people online may or may NOT be who they say they are.
  8. Promise to tell an adult if you ever feel uncomfortable while online.
     
Where can I report problems with inappropriate content or unwanted contacts on the Internet?

First, any incident of solicitation or harassment on the Internet should be taken seriously and reported. The email message and any other information should be reported to your Internet Service Provider and the local police. This is not a matter that should be taken lightly
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 امل السديس
In a recent report it was estimated that about 17 million children and teens between 12-17 years of age were on the Internet. (See http://www.pewinternet.org/) for more information about teens online.) This represents about 75% of all the young people in the United States. With so many young people online it is important to think about some of the safety issues. Here are some frequently asked questions.


Where are the areas of the Internet that children or teenagers might come across harmful or inappropriate information?


Harmful and inappropriate material can come from just about everywhere on the Internet-- in an e-mail or instant message, through accidentally finding a pornographic website, in chatrooms, bulletin boards, or news groups.


What are some of the dangers for children on the Internet?


First, children may be exposed to inappropriate content including pornography, violence, and language. This may come in the form of pictures or text. Another source of trouble is harassment. Other young people or adults may send offending material, lots of junk mail or just be a nuisance.


There are some more serious problems that can occur. Children may be solicited online in regards to sex. This may occur in seemingly safe situations. For example, your son or daughter might enjoy playing chess online at one of many gaming web sites. In most of these games it is possible to type conversation while playing the game. This conversation may begin innocently and then proceed over a day or weeks into sexual topics.


Even more troubling are attempts of cyber stalking or stalking. This is when other children, teens, adults follow young people online or seek them out at their homes, schools, and so forth.


Are there real dangers on the Internet or is most of what we hear about just media hype?


Unfortunately, there are real dangers on the Internet. There have been several actual instances that received national attention about young people meeting someone they have communicated with online and then, being harmed or abducted. It's important to tell your children the plain truth about dangers online. This is no different than telling them that they can't play in the street or can't stay out all night.


What can parents do to minimize the threat or danger of harassment or sexual solicitation on the Internet?


First, they can locate computers in a common room such as the den, a playroom or the parent's bedroom rather than in a child's bedroom. Children will be less likely to seek out inappropriate information and parents can more easily monitor the website they are visiting. It is also very important to talk with your children about possible dangers on the web. Let them know what dangers are out there and to come to you if they are having a problem. Also, take an interest in what they do when they are online. Who are they chatting with or e-mailing? What are they doing when they are online? What websites are they looking at online?


How effective is filtering or monitoring software at preventing children from seeing offensive material on the Internet?
 

No filtering software is going to be completely reliable, but it has become quite sophisticated and most of the programs have many options so that parents can adjust the filtering to meet their own personal standards or adjust options for children at different ages. There are many different types of filtering software. They each work slightly different. Some software may be better for younger children and some software may be easier for people without much computer knowledge. Parents should review available software and decide what best fits their needs for their family's situation.


Here are three common filtering programs:
Norton Internet Security: http://www.symantec.com/sabu/nis/nis_pe/
Cyberpatrol: http://www.cyberpatrol.com/
Net Nanny: http://www.netnanny.com/


How should I punish my child if he or she finds inappropriate or harmful material on the Internet?


In general, it may not help to take away computer privileges if it is something they came across accidentally. It will only encourage them to not tell you if another incident occurs. However, if this is an ongoing problem, it may become necessary to take away computer time or require constant monitoring by an adult. This is something each family must decide based on their family's needs or experiences.


What are some general guidelines parents can teach children about Internet safety?
 

  1. Don't give out personal information (Name, Address, Age, School, Birthday, Phone Number, etc.)
  2. Choose a screen name that doesn't identify any personal information. Examples of bad screen names: saragirl15, tommyboy, girl-in-denver, babygirl12.
  3. Don't share your password with anyone except your parents. Not even your best friend.
  4. Do not respond to unwanted, mean, offensive or threatening e-mail, chat room dialogue, or instant messages.
  5. Don't send pictures of yourself to someone you don't know.
  6. NEVER agree to meet someone you met on the Internet.
  7. Remember people online may or may NOT be who they say they are.
  8. Promise to tell an adult if you ever feel uncomfortable while online.
     
Where can I report problems with inappropriate content or unwanted contacts on the Internet?


First, any incident of solicitation or harassment on the Internet should be taken seriously and reported. The email message and any other information should be reported to your Internet Service Provider and the local police. This is not a matter that should be taken lightly.


Here is a list of places to contact regarding many different types of criminal activity on the Internet: http://www.usdoj.gov/criminal/cybercrime/reporting.htm.


You can also submit a report online through the Cybertip line at: http://www.missingkids.com/cybertip/.


Where can I find out more about safety for children on the Internet?


Here are some good sources of additional information on Internet safety for children.




What are some warning signs that my children may be involved in something they shouldn't be while on the Internet (i.e. chatting with a stranger, downloading explicit material, etc.)?


  • Online late at night
  • Excessive use of the Internet
  • Closing computer applications when a parent/guardian/adult walks into the room
  • Downloaded files with the suffix .jpg, .gif; .bmp, .tif, .pcx
    (These indicate images or pictures)
  • Phone calls or mail from stranger







العنــــــــــود الجديد
12 Internet Safety Tips 
Safety tips for protecting kids online
  1. If possible, keep the computer in a visible place in the house.

    Ask questions. Walk by and check what is on the screen. If your child quickly closes the screen, this is a red flag and should be investigated.
  2. Spend time on the Internet with your children.

    Go online with your children as often as possible and help them identify inappropriate communications. Give them a chance to show you what they have learned or the things they like. Send E-Greetings and Christmas cards to family and friends or participate in interactive games together. Ask your children to tell about their cyberspace friends, just as you would want to know their real-life friends.
  3. Schedule Internet use for your children.

    Limit young grade-schoolers to 30-60 minutes a few times a week; older kids may need more frequent access for school projects. This will make them more responsible in using the Internet.
  4. Set Traffic Limits.

    Limit your children to 1-3 megabytes they can download/upload per day to prevent them from downloading pornographic films or non-licensed software.
  5. Limit your children to only certain websites, newsgroups and chat rooms.

    Sit down with your child and agree on types of websites your child may and may not visit. Limit the use of Instant Messaging and chat rooms.
  6. Never give out personal information.

    Instruct your kids never to give out personal information (name, address, age, telephone number, password, credit card number, and so on) in chat rooms, email, or bulletin boards. Be aware that Web sites for children- even the most reputable ones-sometimes ask for e-mail and home addresses, telephone numbers, and parents' professions before allowing children to enter.
  7. Never have online profiles.

    Instruct your kids never to have online profiles, so they will not be listed in directories and are less likely to be approached in children's chat rooms, where pedophiles often search for prey.
  8. Use nicknames instead of real names.

    A nickname-an online alias (like KingStar or PinkPanther)-is also vital to protecting privacy because it conceals a person's real identity. Consider sharing the same nickname and e-mail address with your children under 14 so that you can closely monitor the instant and e-mail messages that come to them. Do not allow your children to select sexually suggestive nicknames.
  9. Never allow a child to arrange a face-to-face meeting with someone they met online.

    Instruct children to never arrange a face-to-face meeting with another computer user without parental permission. Never allow them to get together with someone they "met" online without first checking this "friend" out to the best of your ability. If a meeting is arranged, make the first one in a public place, and be sure to accompany your child. Thus, someone indicating that "she" is a "12-year-old girl" could in reality be a 40-year-old man.
  10. Randomly check visited web sites log.

    Viewing the log of visited web sites can give you enough information about your kid's habits, interests and online friends. Normally you should do this only occasionally but if your child becomes secretive, then you should check more often. If you find that the history of sites visited is deleted in your Web Browser, this is a signal that something is going on and should be investigated.
  11. Teach children netiquette.

    Good manners can protect kids, too. Words written are just as strong as words spoken. Tell children never to respond to messages or bulletin board postings that are suggestive, obscene, or harassing. Ask them to be sensitive to others' feelings when posting online messages and to avoid being rude, mean, sarcastic, or excessively argumentative. A comment that's meant to be funny could seem insulting and make others mad. Visit message boards and chat rooms with your kids to point out comments that could be misinterpreted.
Teach children be careful with e-mails from people they do not know.

Instruct your child never to open emails, especially with attachments, from people they do not know. Most likely these emails contain a computer virus or they are mass mailing (spam) e-mails with inappropriate content


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