Using
the safe browsing feature above ensures that Google SafeSearch is
always "on". There are 3 levels of safe search
filtering: Off (no filtering), Moderate (filters images only), and
Strict Filtering (filters both text & images).
When
conducting searches apart from this site on Google's main page, check
your computer
settings.
To implement SafeSearch on every computer in your
school, simply have all students conduct Google Internet Searches from SafeSearchKids.com
Internet Safety
Tips for Kids - Safer Search at Home and at School!
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Implement the use of Google
SafeSearch
by bookmarking this page here for your kids to use whenever
they search online. Using this website ensures that Google SafeSearch
is always turned on and always set to the most strict filtering setting.
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If your child is conducting searches on Google's
main site at google.com, make sure your search settings are set to
"strict filtering" at http://www.google.com/preferences.
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Do not replace parental or teacher supervision of
computer use at home or at school with this safe search engine or any
other. No search filtering software or tool is perfect.
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A good rule of thumb is to not allow internet use
when a child is home alone without proper supervision, even with this Google for Kids search engine.
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Keep your computer in an open area. If your
computer is in a home office, make a rule that doors are always left
open when online.
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It's not a good idea to allow computers or laptops
in your kids bedrooms unless they are close to the main area of the
house such as the kitchen or living room with doors left open.
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Do not allow internet use after you've gone to bed
at night no matter how good your computer security software is.
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Learn how to turn safe search on for when your children are not
using this website to conduct their searches.
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Do not allow file sharing programs to be installed
on your computer. Only use safe and secure music download programs from
trusted sources on the internet such as Napster, iTunes, and emusic. Learn more about safe music downloading.
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Consider using a child filtering tool such as Covenant Eyes. This program provides both an
accountability feature to teach older kids how to be responsible
online, as well as a search filtering tool for younger children.
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Have an open conversation with your kids about safe
browsing and computer use. With freedom comes responsibility.
The
following sites utilize safe search results as delivered by Google for
each country domain:
SafeSearch Canada @ Google.ca --| --SafeSearch UK @ Google.co.uk ---|- -SafeSearch Australia @ Google.com.au
Internet
Security Software Solutions - Internet Safety for Kids!
This site
offers two computer security solutions to assist in kids internet safety on the internet, whether at
home or in schools. The goal is ensure internet
security for kids as well as computer security on or offline. We
understand computer security is a top priority for children and teens
alike.
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The
first solution is safe browsing implementing the use of Google SafeSearch for Kids. Simply use the
search box above where safe search is always turned on, or click
here
for our secure safe search page with less graphics. Bookmark google
safe search on your child's computer at home or at school.*
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The
second way to protect your kids online is internet filtering by Covenant Eyes. Providing an internet
filtering software which blocks mature websites. For added protection,
CE also has an accountability option to teach older kids how to
responsible online. You can decide the filter strength for each member
of your family. Learn More... |
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Get the Complete
Internet Security Package for your Kids
- Blocks
mature websites from your Windows computer(s).
- Time
controls: Decide when and how long the Web is used.
- Select
different levels of blocking based upon age.
- Create
your own list of allowed or blocked websites.
- Download
the program onto additional computers for free.
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Covenant Eyes...
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