and the Alabama Department of Children's Affairs.
Additional documents will be published by 1 September 2007.
ADMIT - A framework for developing a safe computing environment. Assess. Educate. Protect. A handout available as a PDF document:
POS CFN – What is your child typing? Acronyms are abbreviations that are created from the first letter of each word of a phrase. Online chat and Instant Messaging use acronyms extensively to reduce typing. However, they are frequently used as a “code” language for communication when a parent is nearby. POS CFN is the abbreviation for “Parent Over Shoulder, Ciao For Now”. A list of common acronyms is available here as a PDF document:
What is the difference between a “first party cookie” and a “downgraded cookie”? What is a cookie? The Internet Glossary at GetNetWise.org offers a comprehensive review of many common technology terms. Offsite link is here:
Is your child bullied on the playground, in the parking lot? Is your child bullied online?
How do you manage cyber-bullying? A variety of mechanisms exist to block, detect and report cyber-bullying. The following documents, written by the Center for Safe and Responsible Internet Use, offered at www.cyberbully.org, offer tremendous insight into online threats and threat management.
What is the Internet? How fast does the Internet grow? Who is connected to the Internet? An explanation of the Internet and Internet statistics is offered to demonstrate both the tremendous growth and popularity of the Internet.
What threats does the Internet pose to children? What risks are associated with unmonitored Internet usage?
How do I manage the dangers of the Internet? What can I do to protect my child from unwanted Internet content? A guideline for safe online computing is offered.
Who do I contact if my child is harassed online? How do I handle cyber incidents? A description of reporting procedures and best practices is described.