PS.4 Keep Kids Safe Online

Online safety for kids

In My Life

I can set age-appropriate content filters on my child's device and establish clear rules on screen time and online activities.

In My Work

I can explain if, when, and how children might encounter my company's work in online environments.

In My Education

I can indicate whether a video assignment I post online is for children or adults.

As a Teacher/Trainer

I can guide my students, children and adults, about appropriate internet use that keeps kids safe.

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Lesson 4: AI Chatbots & Friendship

AI Literacy Lessons for Students

How can AI chatbots impact our idea of friendship? Over time, technology has influenced how we build and maintain friendships. And with recent developments in AI technology, we now have generative AI chatbots that can conduct what feels like a very real conversation. While this can be entertaining and helpful, it can also cause people to develop emotional connections with chatbots. But is this OK? In this lesson, students will grapple with this question, reflecting upon what makes human friendships special and unique.

  • Lesson Plan/Activity Guide
  • PS.5 Maintain Well-being Online
  • LL.2 Adapt to New Technology
  • IS.3 Evaluate Online Information
  • PS.4 Keep Kids Safe Online
https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-citizenship/lesson/ai-chatbots-friendship
Common Sense Education
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Supporting K-12 Distance Learning

Northstar Digital Literacy Assessment

This free assessment can be used to check your skills.

  • Quiz/Assessment
  • WO.4 Choose the Appropriate Tools
  • IS.4 Self-assess Your Skills
  • EF.10 Create Safe Passwords
  • EF.11 Connect to Wifi
  • EF.12 Protect My Privacy on Shared Devices
  • LL.1 Find Learning Resources
  • PS.4 Keep Kids Safe Online
  • LL.2 Adapt to New Technology
  • IS.6 Organize Information and Files
  • CO.3 Make Voice and Video Calls
  • EF.5 Understand My Computer
  • CO.1 Communicate Effectively
  • OL.10 Save and Manage Content
  • EF.3 Use Basic Browser Tools
  • DO.2 Find Technical Support
  • OL.11 Access Help Features
  • EF.9 Send and Receive Email
  • CO.8 Use Messaging Tools
https://www.digitalliteracyassessment.org/#take-assessment
https://www.digitalliteracyassessment.org/go/?module=30
Literacy Minnesota
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Is it Private Information?

Social Media Test Drive

Learn strategies for limiting the sharing of personal data.

  • Simulation
  • eModule
  • PS.3 Limit Sharing of Personal Data
  • PS.4 Keep Kids Safe Online
  • CO.5 Use Social Media
https://app.socialmediatestdrive.org/start/safe-posting
Cornell University and the Cornell Research Foundation, Inc.
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Windows 7

GCFLearnFree.org

Learn how to use this Microsoft operating system so you can customize it, find files and folders, and do more.

  • Course/Tutorial
  • DO.1 Maintain Tech Devices
  • EF.5 Understand My Computer
  • IS.5 Use Search Strategies
  • DO.3 Keep Devices Safe and Secure
  • EF.6 Save and Find Documents
  • PS.4 Keep Kids Safe Online
  • DO.4 Fix Technical Problems
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL66F19FCE66442C17&si=EDoWdKwTo9n_0-fz
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL66F19FCE66442C17&si=EDoWdKwTo9n_0-fz
Goodwill Community Foundation
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Windows 8

GCFLearnFree.org

Learn how to use this Microsoft operating system so you can customize it, find files and folders, and do more.

  • Course/Tutorial
  • DO.1 Maintain Tech Devices
  • EF.5 Understand My Computer
  • IS.6 Organize Information and Files
  • PS.4 Keep Kids Safe Online
  • DO.3 Keep Devices Safe and Secure
  • EF.6 Save and Find Documents
  • IS.5 Use Search Strategies
  • PS.5 Maintain Well-being Online
  • DO.4 Fix Technical Problems
  • EF.1 Use Accessibility Features
  • EF.12 Protect My Privacy on Shared Devices
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpQQipWcxwt9BQXaGY8D5etrq6f9aCw-Y&si=rvjoG18nMz7eq-dU
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpQQipWcxwt9BQXaGY8D5etrq6f9aCw-Y&si=rvjoG18nMz7eq-dU
Goodwill Community Foundation
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Windows 10

GCFLearnFree.org

Learn how to use this Microsoft operating system so you can customize it, find files and folders, and do more.

  • Course/Tutorial
  • DO.1 Maintain Tech Devices
  • EF.5 Understand My Computer
  • DO.3 Keep Devices Safe and Secure
  • EF.1 Use Accessibility Features
  • PS.4 Keep Kids Safe Online
  • DO.4 Fix Technical Problems
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpQQipWcxwt-j_d4s8h3tLn-S1tKwmiRJ&si=55gqoQP9u9q3zatG
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpQQipWcxwt-j_d4s8h3tLn-S1tKwmiRJ&si=55gqoQP9u9q3zatG
Goodwill Community Foundation
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Internet Safety for Kids: Using Social Networks Safely

GCFLearnFree.org

Learn how to keep kids safe on social media.

  • Lesson
  • Video
  • CO.6 Set Privacy Settings
  • PS.4 Keep Kids Safe Online
  • CO.5 Use Social Media
  • PS.1 Manage Your Online Reputation
  • CO.7 Share Information with Others
  • PS.3 Limit Sharing of Personal Data
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/internetsafetyforkids/
https://youtu.be/m_JB9mA_O3c
https://youtu.be/m_JB9mA_O3c
Goodwill Community Foundation
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Internet Safety for Kids: Cyberbullying and Cyberharassment

GCFLearnFree.org

Use these strategies to keep kids safe from cyberbullying and cyberharassment.

  • Lesson
  • Video
  • CO.4 Post on Social Media
  • PS.4 Keep Kids Safe Online
  • CO.1 Communicate Effectively
  • PS.5 Maintain Well-being Online
  • PS.6 Recognize Online Threats
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/internetsafetyforkids/
https://youtu.be/T38-9OCDrP4
https://youtu.be/T38-9OCDrP4
Goodwill Community Foundation
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Internet Safety for Kids: Teaching Kids About Internet Safety

GCFLearnFree.org

Learn important strategies for teaching kids the importance of Internet safety.

  • Lesson
  • Video
  • CO.6 Set Privacy Settings
  • PS.4 Keep Kids Safe Online
  • CO.7 Share Information with Others
  • PS.6 Recognize Online Threats
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/internetsafetyforkids/
https://youtu.be/8HtqW2oHTqM
https://youtu.be/8HtqW2oHTqM
Goodwill Community Foundation
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Safety in My Online Neighborhood

Digital Citizenship Curriculum

On this virtual field trip, kids can practice staying safe on online adventures.

  • Lesson Plan/Activity Guide
  • PS.4 Keep Kids Safe Online
  • PS.5 Maintain Well-being Online
https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-citizenship/lesson/safety-in-my-online-neighborhood
Common Sense Media
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