Class starts every Tuesday, with access throughout the entire fall, spring, or summer semester depending on when you enroll. Click Purchasing Information below for full enrollment dates and details. 

INTERNET SAFETY FOR KIDS CLASS DESCRIPTION

In this digital age we live in, it is almost impossible to avoid using the internet! However, many students who use the internet regularly for classwork or fun may not understand what it truly means to be safe and secure when using the World Wide Web. Fear not! This class will teach you and your students all about the importance of internet safety and what the best practices are for protecting yourself against cyber threats.

The point of this course is to prepare students to think critically and use technology in positive and powerful ways!

This course begins with understanding why it is important to use safety precautions when online. We will learn what it means to have an online identity, a digital footprint, and an online community. Then we will explore some practices for personal safety, including how to protect you and your personal information from cyber threats. We will also explore what cyber bullying is, what causes online disinhibition, and ways we can deal with and avoid and de-escalate situations involving cyber bullying, digital drama, and hate speech. Finally, we will focus on what it means to our well-being to maintain a healthy media balance in our lives! After completing the lesson plan, students can take the quiz to test their understanding of the material.

CYBER SAFETY CLASS FORMAT
Each lesson features a fully narrated PowerPoint presentation with images and videos to enhance the topics. Students can access Canvas, our learning management system, to view lessons, print worksheets, and take quizzes. Please note that this self-paced class does not include graded assignments or teacher feedback.

ABOUT OUR $5 CLASSES

Our $5 classes are single-lesson, self-paced, in-depth sessions designed to help you determine if the Next Level Homeschool format and our instructors’ teaching styles match your child's learning style. Unlike our other courses, $5 classes do not require project submissions for grading or feedback, provide no report card, and do not include student discussions. However, the format and style are consistent with what you can expect from our other courses.