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About WiredKidsWiredKids is more than just a website. It's a fun place where children, teens and even parents and teachers can learn about online safety and privacy. They can even join our safety programs and chat under the watchful eyes of our WiredSafety moderators. We have something for everyone. For parents there are guidelines on how to know when their child is ready to chat to the latest information on software filtering programs. For teachers and school administrators there is a special section. The section includes information and guidance on a variety of topics such as Acceptable Use Policies, COPPA and FERPA in U.S. schools, and how kids can get the best use of the Internet in their classrooms. We also teach them how to minimize online risks and liability.teachers need some help too! (We love teachers!) We have resources for librarians as well. (We love librarians too!) Our STAR-approved sites are often used by librarians. They have learned that providing great resources and guidelines for kids is often the best way to help children and teens surf safely. However, most important of all is this is the best place for kids and teens to learn about being safe and protecting themselves and their privacy while online. This is our place on the Internet for children to learn these things in their own language. They can also participate in activities that help them to understand the safety rules. All this takes place in a secure environment where a username and password are needed in order to join in. Parents and schools need to provide approval before a child can join. WiredKids also encourages kids to teach those rules to their families and peers. We even teach children and teens about responsible surfing. Teaching them the consequences of sending malicious codes and viruses to others online, how to respect others and their property online and about online netiquette is as important as teaching them how to protect themselves online. |