Understanding the dangers of living online
Personal networking (Facebook, MySpace, etc.) Research information Download music Gaming Instant Messaging
Review acceptable computer use policy Review Internet contract acceptable online behavior Ms. Dougherty’s expectations: - use the Internet for purposes related specifically to this class - use the Internet for other school related purposes with permission - all other uses will result in discipline
Don’t share personal information Don’t provide personal information in online forms, surveys, contest registration, etc. Be cautious when following links provided by others Don’t agree to meet in person with an online friend Be proactive when others make inappropriate comments or send inappropriate content (bullying, sexual harassment, etc.)
View the URL of the site before you follow the link Use specific search queries and avoid typos The Internet puts the world at your fingertips, be judicious about what you choose to look for
Don’t use personal information Don’t download a file without making sure it comes from a reputable site (you could be downloading a virus or spyware) Be cautious when using a credit card online
Use good netiquette (Quiz)Quiz - proper usernames, no flaming, avoid keyboard muscles, no spamming Use filters and don’t open messages marked as spam or from strange addresses Use moderated chat rooms Follow the same rules for social networking sites
Online copyright infringement runs rampant! File-sharing, copying text and images are all examples of copyright violations Instead, buy the songs or software, quote the text and give credit to the author, and ask for permission to use images while giving credit to the owner