Our Library Staff
Cheryl Curtis
Media Specialist
Lynne Daly
Library Technical Assistant
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Resources for Parents
Information
Literacy Links
Too often, parents are overwhelmed by the volume of new technology
that they do not understand. The goal of the school and the
parents should be the same: to help kids use the Internet
(and other technology) in a safe, effective manner.
Check out the following links to help all people - especially
parents - become more technology savvy.
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Parent's Guide to Internet Safety is produced by the U.S.
Department of Justice and the FBI. It answers frequently asked
questions by parents about technology and Internet safety, tips
to keep kids safe online, and definitions common to the Internet.
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Netlingo.com
provides an alphabetical list of the most commonly used abbreviations
in text messaging and instant messaging (IM). |
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This American
Library Association site provides numerous tips and links
about Internet education and safety and is specifically geared
for children and their parents. |
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The National
Crime Prevention Council and McGruff the Crime Dog provide
a wealth of sources on keeping kids safe in many situations including
while using technology. |
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GetNetWise
is a website specifically targeting parents on how to use the
Internet, blocking spam and other unwanted e-mails, protecting
your computer and your personal information. |
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Homework
Help
Homework can often be overwhelming to some students
and their parents.
Browse these sites for helpful hints and tips to
make homework a valuable experience for parents and students alike!
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Infoplease.com
is a wonderful source with links to general reference sources
but also links to homework help divided by subject. |
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Family Education
offers homework resources for parents sorted by grade level, subject,
and special needs. |
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Refdesk.com
provides homework help for various grades and subjects, reference
help, and tools for research papers. |
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