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Foundation for Excellence in Education (ExcelinEd), 2016
Parents expect school districts and schools to keep their children safe while they are in school. That expectation of safety and security also extends to the protection of their children's learning data. Therefore, it is critical that school districts and schools are open and transparent about their student data privacy practices, and that those…
Descriptors: Student Records, Information Security, Privacy, Information Utilization
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Kim, Sora; Yi, Soon-Hyung – Children & Society, 2010
This study discusses privacy risk factors when commercial web sites target primary school children in Korea. Specifically, the authors examined types of personal information required for membership subscriptions and whether privacy policies at commercial sites for children abide by privacy guidelines. A total of 159 commercial sites targeting…
Descriptors: Risk, Foreign Countries, Content Analysis, Internet
American Federation of Teachers (NJ), 2010
Good two-way communication between families and schools is necessary for students' success. Not surprisingly, research shows that the more parents and teachers share relevant information with each other about a student, the better equipped both will be to help that student achieve academically. Opportunities for two-way communication include: (1)…
Descriptors: Parent Conferences, School Councils, Parent School Relationship, Classroom Techniques
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Thompson, Blair – Communication Education, 2008
In the past decade, the use of computer-mediated communication such as e-mail has reportedly increased the level of parental involvement and parent-teacher communication at the elementary and secondary level. However, research has not yet examined the characteristics of parent-teacher e-mail communication. Thirty parent and 30 teacher interviews…
Descriptors: Electronic Mail, Parent Participation, Parent School Relationship, Parent Teacher Cooperation
Moore, Jack – Exceptional Parent, 1988
The article describes the IBM/Special Needs Exchange which consists of: (1) electronic mail, conferencing, and a library of text and program files on the CompuServe Information Service; and (2) a dial-in database of special education software for IBM and compatible computers. (DB)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Software, Disabilities, Electronic Mail
Nevada State Attorney General's Office, Carson City. – 1999
This booklet is intended to provide parents with some critical information to help monitor and control their child's behavior on the Internet. Highlights include: the need for ground rules; how to gain knowledge about the Internet; what the Internet is; the World Wide Web; Internet Relay Chat (IRC); Usenet groups and e-mail; some red flags;…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Child Behavior, Children, Computer Software
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Moss, Jeanette – 1998
Regardless of whether a parent has Internet access at home, it is essential that parents learn with their children and be aware of where their travels on the Internet are taking them. Many libraries have Internet workshops for parents or children or both. In the excitement of looking at sites, children may not even realize they are reading. Many…
Descriptors: Electronic Mail, Elementary Education, Information Sources, Internet
Our Children, 1998
Parents must describe and reinforce the importance of truthfulness, responsibility, and respect when their children use the Internet. The paper presents potential situations that could arise and discusses issues related to the law online, copyrighted materials, copying or distributing software, privacy, hacking, and obscenity. A sidebar offers…
Descriptors: Children, Copyrights, Electronic Mail, Elementary Secondary Education
ERIC Clearinghouse on Elementary and Early Childhood Education, Urbana, IL. – 1995
This guide explains features of the Internet and compiles Internet resources useful to those interested in the education, growth, and development of young children. Chapter 1 of the guide, "An Introduction to the Internet," explains what is needed to connect to the Internet. The chapter then discusses electronic mail, mail lists,…
Descriptors: Child Development, Child Health, Child Rearing, Early Childhood Education
ERIC Clearinghouse on Elementary and Early Childhood Education, Urbana, IL. – 1996
This guide explains features of the Internet and compiles Internet resources useful to those interested in the education, growth, and development of young children. Chapter 1 of the guide, "An Introduction to the Internet," explains what is needed to connect to the Internet. The chapter then discusses the Internet's domain name system,…
Descriptors: Child Development, Child Health, Child Rearing, Early Childhood Education
1996
This 66-minute videotape is part of an ongoing Internet education series, exploring the fascinating resources of the Internet. It is a step-by-step guide demonstrating effective techniques for using the World Wide Web, e-mail, file transfer protocol and other technologies. The program examines the Internet phenomenon from the educator's point of…
Descriptors: Administrators, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology
Direct Marketing Association, Washington, DC. – 1997
The ability to meet people, visit places around the globe, and make purchases online has added a new dimension to teaching children about the opportunities and accompanying risks that exist in everyday life. The Direct Marketing Association has created this guide to information use, behavior, and privacy on the Internet to help parents supervise…
Descriptors: Computer Attitudes, Computer Security, Electronic Mail, Information Industry
Fuller, Cheri – 1997
This book provides a comprehensive guide for parents who want to help their children develop an important skill, writing, in a fun and creative way. The book shares with parents successful classroom and workshop teaching methods. It also provides guideline for home schooling parents. The book helps children become less intimidated by the English…
Descriptors: Childrens Writing, Creative Expression, Early Childhood Education, Electronic Mail
Marsh, Merle; Alden, Sally Bowman, Ed. – 1995
The information highway is an exciting place for children and families to visit, explore, and learn together. This book teaches parents basic knowledge about the Information Highway and how to use it with children. The following topics are covered in this book: (1) What is the Information Highway? (2) What is Telecommunications?; (3) Why You &…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adults, Child Safety, Children
Berkowitz, Robert E. – 1996
Parents can play an important role in helping their children succeed in school. This ERIC Digest presents the Big Six Skills problem-solving method as an effective approach for parents. The Big Six Skills apply to any problem or activity that requires a solution or result based on information. The Big Six can help parents effectively deal with the…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Access to Information, Computer Uses in Education, Electronic Mail