New Jersey Department of Education

Safe and Ethical Use of Computers

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Online Safety Resources for Teachers

• Articles and Resources
• Article about Internet Safety: developed by Common Sense Education, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping kids thrive in a world of media and technology
• Federal Trade Commission's resources
• Protecting Kids Online: Articles and information about cyberbullying, kid's online safety, and parental control and rights,
• Net Cetera: Online toolkit with resources about online safety
• National Cyber Security Awareness Month: Access this resource to learn how to participate in the annual campaign every October
• NJ State Police's Internet Safety Tips

• Lesson Plans and Classroom Materials
• StaySafeOnline: National Cyber Security Association (NCSA)'s online lesson plans and classrooms materials to teach online safety including cybersecurity, cybersafety, and cyberehtics
• FTC's classroom activities, videos, and resources: Includes articles, activities, quizzes, and virtual games
• USA Today Education's website on Cyber security: lesson plans and educational resources. 
• NetSmartz's Educator Safety Central: Educational materials include teaching materials, real-life stories, and online educator training program, as well as  a student hub
• Stop.Think.Connect: Department of Homeland Security's web site for educator and parent resources

• Contact for Internet Crimes Against Kids (ICAC) in NJ
• Digital Technology Investigations Unit:
• Website
• Tel: (609) 584-5051 ext 5624
• Request for Internet Safety Lecture
• How to report a crime or suspicious incident involving children with the ICAC

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