1. Internet Safety

2. Why is the Internet useful?
Finding information
Names of places, phone numbers, addresses
Research
For papers, to learn new things
Communication
, chat, social networks
Makes things easier to do
Can be anything, anywhere, at anytime

3. Internet: Valuable Resource
Research-
Make sure information is valid
Copyright-
Laws that protect authors so that people do not steal their work and ideas
List authors’ names
List date that we got information, internet changes quickly!

4. DO use the internet to: Visit far away places, such as: Museums
Galleries
Play games
Communicate with a Pen Pal
Safe Pen Pal Websites

5. Pen Pal Safety Tips Never Give out personal information:
Respond to messages that are:
Threatening or
Make you feel uncomfortable
Give out personal information:
Home address
Full name
School name
Telephone number
Arrange a meeting without telling a grown-up

6. Social Safety Tips
Facebook, Twitter, Myspace, Skype, Myface, MoshiMonsters
Never give out password
Always set profile to “private”
Choose your friends carefully
Assume everything you write is there forever

7. Why should we be safe online?
Protect yourself
What should you do if a stranger sends you a message?
Tell a teacher or grown up- they will block them
Delete messages that come from senders you don’t know
Never share personal information- EVER!
Cyber-bullying

8. Why should we be safe online? Cont’d
Protect your computer
What should you do if a stranger asks you to download something?
Ask a grown up
What makes a password strong?
Combination of letters and numbers
Don’t use your own name
Make it long

9. Rules to Internet Safety
Get permission from an adult before going online
Don’t talk to strangers
Never give out your personal information
Don’t download anything without an adult’s permission
Be aware of sites you are going to

10. Resources