Parents and students learn Internet safety

Don Cantrell, director of Internal Technology at the South Carolina Department of Education, spoke on this hot topic as the guest speaker during the first PTO meeting of the 2009-2010 school year on Sept. 24 at Johnakin Middle School. 

Cantrell’s seminar focused on helping parents and other adults understand the benefits, as well as the dangers of cyber-communities and social networking for teens. 

The seminar gave parents and students a deeper understanding regarding dangers and risks associated.