Annotated Bibliography

List of Resources Used in Webquest

Childnet International. (2004). Chat danger: How to keep safe while chatting online.

Retrieved Februrary 7, 2007, from

  • This Internet resource gives teens information about staying safe while instant messaging on cell phones, chatting online, playing interactive online games, etc. This site originates out of the United Kingdom, but all of the information is relevant to teens in this country, as well. The site is colorful and would appeal to teens with online quizzes and true-life stories.

CyberSmart Education Company. (2007). Cyber ethics and security for students.

Retrieved February 4, 2007, from

  • The CyberSmart Education Company has an information technology curriculum which was published by MacMillan/McGraw Hill and correlates to the NETS standards. This Website has extensive information about Internet safety for children, the ethical and legal responsibilities of using the Internet and other technology. It has links for students, parents, and teachers. There are also a lot of good lesson plan ideas that teachers could easily integrate into the classroom.

Federal Trade Commission. (2006). Social networking sites: Safety tips for Tweens and

Teens. Retrieved February 27, 2007, from

  • The Federal Trade Commission has many tips for consumers. This particular link has information aimed at teens for staying safe online.

Magid, L. (2004). Teen safety on the information highway. Retrieved February 4,

2007, from

  • This Website organizes information into topics such as general risks on the Internet, general information and guidelines for families, and specific risks divided by topic. For example, there is specific information about chatrooms, instant messaging, and e-mail. This would be a good site for parents and their teens to explore together.

Microsoft Corporation. (2004). Stay safe for teenagers. Retrieved February 4, 2007,

from

  • This Website describes itself as “an educational site intended to help consumers understand both the positive aspects of the Internet as well as how to manage a variety of safety and security issues that exist online.” The site is organized into sections for teenagers, parents, the elderly, and educators, with specific, pertinent information geared toward each audience.

NationalCenter for Missing & Exploited Children and The Boys and Girls Clubs of

America. (2006). NetSmartz workshop: Keeping kids and teens safer on the

Internet. Retrieved February 4, 2007, from

  • This Website is geared toward children, teens, parents, and teachers, with the goal being to educate the public about how to stay safe on the Internet. There are many interactive activities on this site which are age-appropriate for elementary, middle and high school students. There are video clips for students to watch with specific lesson plans and discussion topics which could be used in the classroom or by parents.

Tech Parenting Group. (2007). BlogSafety Forum. Retrieved February 6, 2007, from

  • The BlogSafety Forum is for parents, teachers, and teenagers who are concerned about safety in social networking situations on the Web. It offers tips and many resources for safe blogging and social networking on the Internet.