Internet Safety Basics
You should:
Never share your names, schools, ages, phone numbers, or addresses; Never send pictures to strangers;
Keep passwords private (except to parents);
Never open email from strangers – it may contain viruses that can harm a computer; and Immediately tell an adult if something mean or creepy happens.
Strategies for a responsible -- and safer -- online life
Visit only age-appropriate sites. Check out the site with your parent or guardian visiting it. PARENTS: Know what features and what content exist and make sure they’re good for your kids.
Search safely. Use safe search settings for young kids or think about applying filtering software to limit inappropriate exposure. There are several kid safe search engines on the Computer Lab home page under "Research Search Engines".
~ exerpt from Common Sense Media
You should:
Never share your names, schools, ages, phone numbers, or addresses; Never send pictures to strangers;
Keep passwords private (except to parents);
Never open email from strangers – it may contain viruses that can harm a computer; and Immediately tell an adult if something mean or creepy happens.
Strategies for a responsible -- and safer -- online life
Visit only age-appropriate sites. Check out the site with your parent or guardian visiting it. PARENTS: Know what features and what content exist and make sure they’re good for your kids.
Search safely. Use safe search settings for young kids or think about applying filtering software to limit inappropriate exposure. There are several kid safe search engines on the Computer Lab home page under "Research Search Engines".
- Avoid strangers. People aren’t always who they say they are in cyberspace. If someone you don’t know talks to you, don't respond and tell a trusted adult. .
- Be a good cyber citizen! The Internet playground is still a playground and you need to play nicely. A good rule of thumb: If you wouldn’t do something in real life, you shouldn’t do it online. Ask a trusted adult to help you find out how to report mean behavior or unkind content on your favorite sites.
- Online cheating? It’s still cheating and it’s a no-no – pure and simple.
- Keep the computer in a central place. So you can see what’s going on.
- Establish expectations and limits: It's all about balance. Remember to turn off your tech and get outside and play or just spend time with your family!
~ exerpt from Common Sense Media
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