Lincoln Public Schools

Saturday November 21, 2009 · 52° and mostly cloudy in Lincoln

Online Safety / Digital Citizenship

Over the past several years, use of the Internet has permeated nearly every aspect of American life.  It has changed the way we work, play, create, consume, and communicate.  There is a place on the Internet for every interest imaginable and countless ways to leave your own "footprints"… a scary prospect for educators and parents concerned with kids’ safety and security.

At LPS, we believe that kids can become efficient and effective users of this powerful tool.  Parents, educators, and kids can work together to make sure that online experiences are positive experiences.

We hope you find the following resources helpful in learning more about this important topic:

Ergonomic ideas for your computing environment

Ergonomics is the word commonly used when thinking about the way people interact with their working environment. If you are considering setting up a workspace, or are finding that you are physically uncomfortable in the one that you have, here are a few tips and ideas to get you started.

Posted on April 20, 2009

Making the Web Work for Your Students

A staff development workshop for LPS K-12 teachers who are interested in knowing more about what kids are doing online and what we, as educators, can do to "meet them in their world." Emphasis is on building awareness and learning about LPS subscription services that can help teachers effectively leverage the web as a tool for teaching and learning.

Posted on February 17, 2009

Online Safety Parent Presentation

Information and resources from parent presentations.

Posted on January 15, 2008

Internet Safety

This site has been established as a reference for individuals looking for information related to Internet safety.

Posted on March 28, 2007