In 2006, the Virginia General Assembly required that all school division's adopt a plan for ongoing internet safety training for all students, teachers and administrators.
This site is designed so all York County School employees are equipped with the resources and tools needed to help educate our students on Internet Safety. Like the Internet, topics regarding internet safety are fluid and it is imperative that all staff stay abreast of constantly changing safety information and communicate the message of staying safe to students. Information regarding online safety should be integrated into the curriculum throughout the school year. When taking students to the lab, bringing portable wireless devices into the classroom, researching information via the internet and/or collaborating in an online environment such as a wiki or discussion board, educators are afforded the perfect opportunity to mention or suggest ways students can protect themselves from online dangers.
In this site you will find the following
- Reflection - the assessment allows you to reflect upon what you may or may not know regarding online safety terms and information
- York County School Divisions Acceptable Use Policy
* explore information within the AUP regarding both students and staff
* analyze what constitutes a violation of the AUP and consequences - Cyberbullying
* define cyberbullying
* compare and contrast actions online that fall within the definition of cyberbullying - Cybersecurity
* define and understand what is a virus, trojan, worm, malware and other cybersecurity terms
* analyze the various methods to protect oneself from computer threats - Post-Test
- Additional Resources
Click on the Reflection tab above to assess your current level of understanding. 