Be Web Aware

Virtual worlds Cyberbullying Social networking Research and homework

Understanding the world of Webkinz,
avatars and multiplayer games. Why kids cyberbully and
what you can do if your child is a victim. Privacy concerns on Facebook
and other social networking sites. Search techniques, authentication skills
and how to use Wikipedia properly.

Research and homework
Cyberbullying Virtual worlds
Social networking Cyberbullying
Research and homework Social networking
Virtual worlds

What Kids do Online

Research and homework
Instant messaging
Cell phones and texting
Social networking
Blogging
Virtual worlds
File sharing
Video sharing

Know the Challenges

Sexual risk and harm
Cyberbullying
Privacy
Pornography
Violent and hateful content
Gaming
Excessive Internet use
Marketing aimed at kids

Safety Tips by Age

Ages 2-4
Ages 5-7
Ages 8-10
Ages 11-13
Ages 14-17

Get Involved

Activities for the home
Activities for the community
Report online problems

Activities for the Home

Introducing Google Maps to
your kids is a good way to
help them understand
distances and maps,
while getting them
familiar with a real
online tool.

The Be Web Aware Philosophy

Learn: understand what
your kids do.
Communicate: keep the
conversations happening.
Participate: use the tools
and enjoy!

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The Be Web Aware project is proudly sponsored by: Bell