Internet Safety Tools for Teachers

Provide a high level of supervision during offline and online activities.
Explain to students what the Internet is and what it can be used for. Discuss with students that the Internet is a public place, much like the store, the neighbourhood, the playground or going to someone else’s house.
Ensure students understand that they must always get parental permission before sharing personal information or accepting anything while online or offline. Teach students what is meant by personal information and where on the Internet they may be asked for it.
Be careful not to overreact to mistakes, as children will interpret the reaction literally, feeling shame and worry.
Model appropriate boundaries for students and re-establish boundaries when they are broken.
Discuss with students Okay and Not Okay touching.
Teach students the difference between KEEP and SPEAK Secrets (i.e. a KEEP Secret is harmless and will eventually come out, like a surprise party; a SPEAK Secret is one that children are told to never tell and makes them feel uncomfortable, like someone showing them sexually explicit pictures). Emphasize the point with students that they need to tell a safe adult about SPEAK Secrets.
Help students build positive relationships with safe adults at school.