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2501 N. Stockwell Rd. • Evansville , IN 47715 • (812) 477-5345
Principal: Tijuanna Tolliver
 


Using the Resources Page

This page is provided as a resource for you and your family. You will find a variety of links to entertain, to educate, and to support. Please don't hesitate to share great sites you have found...some of our best sites come from networking in our community! Check back often for updated links, and for more fun things to do with your family.

To find a resource, choose one of the blue resources on the left and surf the links on those pages.



Using the Internet Wisely

Surfing Safely

No matter what it's called--"cyberspace," "the digital highway," or "the web"--the Internet is used by millions of people worldwide, and this number increases each year. As an increasing number of school children are going "on line," parents need to understand what the Internet is, how it is used, and how they can ensure their children will be safe when exploring websites. Hopefully, the question and answer format on this page will answer some of your questions and give you tips on how to provide safety for your children while they surf the Internet.

What is the Internet?

The Internet is a network of computers that links millions of people around the world. By using the Internet, people can converse through email, provide information to others, or use information others have posted on the Internet.

How is the Internet used in classrooms?

Students use the Internet in a variety of different ways. Examples of the ways students utilize this technological tool include:
•conducting research using Internet information, encyclopedias, and books.
•visiting online museums and zoos, viewing photographs from current and previous NASA expeditions, exploring education Internet websites,and taking virtual field trips.
•communicating with people from around the world via email, which allows students to learn about different cultures.
•communicating with experts, such as astronauts, geologists, mathematicians, etc.
•creating and publishing their own writing and research on Internet webpages.
•becoming actively involved in learning which assists in promoting a lifelong love of learning.

Can the Internet be dangerous for my child?

We've all heard of cases where young people have accessed inappropriate material on the Internet. We've also heard about young people being harassed through the Internet. Keep in mind that these cases are few and far between, but the way they are widely publicized by the media makes us wonder if the Internet is safe for our children. Although there are risks, we must put this issue into perspective. These cases are very infrequent, especially when compared to the beneficial, educational use of the Internet. Just as the public library may contain materials which are inappropriate for children, the Internet is no different. However, we can minimize the risks by giving students guidelines for using the Internet wisely, and monitoring how our children use the Internet.

The Evansville-Vanderburgh School Corporation has specific policies, guidelines, and filtering software in place to reduce risks to our students and maximize the learning potential the Internet offers.

What are my responsibilities as a parent?

Many students have Internet access at home. Parents can follow these guidelines for safe Internet usage.
•Always directly supervise your child's online sessions.
•Anytime your child is online, be in the same room.
•Encourage your child to use the Internet responsibly.
•Discuss safety rules as well as guidelines about accessing objectionable material.
•Put the computer in a central place, rather than in the child's room.
•Consider using software to block access to much of the Internet's objectionable material. Check with your Internet Provider to see if they automatically provide parental controls to their subscribers. If not, there are many software programs available for purchase.
•If you don't know how to log on to the Internet, ask your child to show you. Spend this time to explain your own "Acceptable Use Policy."
•Get to know the services your child is using--ask for a demonstration of what he or she is doing on the Internet.
•Make a habit of going over to the computer to learn about your child's Internet activities.