10 Tips for Internet Safety. Talk with your parents. Make sure everyone is on the same page about the use of your cell phone, laptop, or any apps that you may be using.
2. Never, EVER share your personal information, such as a cell phone number, home number, home address, or your location on any social networking site or through mobile apps such as Snapchat or Instagram. 3. Do not accept friend requests from people you do not know. Some people may not be who they say they are, and dangerous people often use the Internet as a tool to disguise themselves. 4. Never, EVER meet in person with anyone you first “met” on the internet. If someone asks to meet you, tell your parents or guardian immediately. 5. Check with your parents before you post pictures of yourself or others online. Do not post inappropriate pictures of anyone. Anyone can save a picture that is posted, and one bad post could come back to haunt you. 6. Never respond to mean or rude texts, messages, or e-mails. Getting involved in a cyber-war is not only going to make it worse, but it also leaves a trail of evidence that could get you in trouble. If you ever receive a message that is threatening or makes you uncomfortable, tell an adult you trust immediately. If there is someone who continuously bothers you or posts things that are inappropriate, delete them. You don’t need people like that in your life! 7. Do not, under any circumstances, share your password with anyone, including your best friend. The only people who should know your password are your parents or guardian. 8. Do not download or install software or anything on your computer or cell phone before checking with your parents or guardian. Sometimes downloads carry viruses, which can destroy your technology. 9. Use the privacy settings of social networking sites. This helps to make sure that only people you know can see what you post. 10. If anything makes you feel uncomfortable online, while gaming or when using your cell phone, talk with your parents or guardian right away. |
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ResourcesBasic Internet Safety. (n.d.). Retrieved October 24, 2015, from http://www.netsmartz.org/InternetSafety
Internet Safety Tips for Kids and Teens. National Children’s Advocacy Center. Retrieved from http://www.nationalcac.org/prevention/internet-safety-kids.html. SchoolMessenger Raises Awareness About Student Email Safety During Safe Schools Week, Oct. 18-24. (2015, October 13). Retrieved October 24, 2015, from http://www.nbcrightnow.com/story/30248372/schoolmessenger-raises-awareness-about-student-email-safety-during-safe-schools-week-oct-18-24 |
Email Safety AwarenessWith the growing trend of students using email accounts for communication and file exchange, email safety is more important than ever before. Below are some tips to take notice of when using student email accounts.
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