Internet Safety A User-Guide for Students!

PURPOSE: To review with you current trends and information on the Internet Internet access is central to everyday life and is becoming increasingly important in the school environment. It allows individuals instant communication with one another. It expedites the rapid retrieval of information from a wide range of sources. However, without the appropriate securities in place, technologies can open the doors to harmful and inappropriate materials. This presentation is designed to walk you through those safeguards to help eliminate some of the dangers……….

Important Guidelines for Students!!! The school Internet filters are there for your protection. They should never be bypassed by students for any reason.

Important Guidelines for Student!!! Sharing logins and passwords with friends is not in your best interest. You are responsible for what someone does under your login.

Important Guidelines for Students!! If you navigate to an inappropriate site while on the Internet, it is your responsibility to notify a teacher or other adult in charge. Make a note of the date, time, and URL.

Important Guidelines for Students!!! Remember, your “Internet history” has a trail that can be accessed at any time.

Important Guidelines for Students!!! Remember to log off of Moodle, Novel, or any other program before you leave the computer.

Important Guidelines for Students!!! Never leave your computer unattended if you are logged in!

Important Guidelines for Students!!! If you would not share particular online materials with your teacher in class, do not do it with your classmates.

Guidelines and Resources for Internet Safety in the Schools……

The Internet is a powerful tool that should be used wisely. The Internet allows students access to a vast library of previously unavailable resources. The Internet provides a creative outlet for students skilled in writing, art, music, science, mathematics, and other topics. Resource:

Students need to know that not all Internet information is valid or appropriate. Information Verification! Internet information may promote negative attitudes (such as hate or intolerance) and dangerous or illegal activities (such as self-injuring behavior, gambling, and illegal drug use). Resource:

Since students have their own networks and home and on their cell phones, they should be taught specifically how to maximize the Internet’s potential while protecting themselves from potential abuse. The critical-thinking skills students learn in the classroom, library, and lab should be applied to Internet resources and Web searching. Students need to know what to do and who to ask for help when they encounter a person or site on the Internet that is offensive or threatening to them. Students and adults are required by law to report illegal Internet communications and activities to Internet Service Providers and local law enforcement authorities Resource:

Internet messages and the people who send them are not always what or who they seem. can cause malicious code- infection problems for a computer or network. Students should not open or attachments from unknown sources. Students need to know which information is safe to share with others online, which should never be shared, and why sharing it could put them at risk. Students never should reveal online any information about where they live or attend school. Resource:

Predators and cyber bullies anonymously use the Internet to manipulate students. Students must learn how to avoid dangerous situations and get adult help. Bullies use Internet tools, such as instant messaging and the Web, to harass or spread false rumors about students. Students need to know how to seek proper help in these potentially dangerous situations. Students need to know that posting personal information and pictures can allow predators to contact and begin grooming them for illegal meetings and actions. Personal photos can be easily misused or altered when posted on the Internet. Resource:

Internet activities at home, such as playing games and downloading music or video files, can be enjoyable. Students need to know which activities are safe and legal. Students need to know how to detect whether a specific file download is legal and/or free of malicious code. Resource:

Copyright for Students Links For Students

7 Things You Should Know About Google Apps! EDUCAUSE is a nonprofit association whose mission is to advance higher education by promoting the intelligent use of information technology. Click here to access site and PDF:

Social Networking Safety Tips! (Such as My Space, Facebook, Twitter, Second City, etc.) “Social networking sites have added a new factor to the “friends of friends” equation. By providing information about yourself and using blogs, chat rooms, , or instant messaging, you can communicate, either within a limited community, or with the world at large. But while the sites can increase your circle of friends, they also can increase your exposure to people who have less-than-friendly intentions”. Click to Access Tips> Resource:

Six Things You Should Never Do On Social Networking Sites…… Use Facebook Mail Instead of Proper Are you silly? When you Facebook mail me, I have to log into my real to find that I then have to go and log into my Facebook account to read and reply to your message. If you've got my real address, please use it. Resource:

Six Things You Should Never Do On Social Networking Sites…… Adding People You Don’t Even Know It's one thing to add an old friend and then never speak to them. It's another to add anyone whose name you kind of vaguely sort of recognize. Resource:

Six Things You Should Never Do On Social Networking Sites…… Accepting Friend Invitations From People You Don’t Know It's one thing to complain about irritating people adding you on their sites, but if you accept those invites, you've only got yourself to blame. Resource:

Six Things You Should Never Do On Social Networking Sites…… Update a Profile When You Are Supposedly Ill How many times have we seen it? Someone calls in sick in the morning and then updates their Facebook profile minute-by-minute throughout the day, documenting a day of ice cream, chips, video games and jumping on the bed. Resource:

Six Things You Should Never Do On Social Networking Sites…… Write on a Wall Instead of Communicating Privately People love the idea that others are watching what they're doing. Tell me this: for what reason would you invite someone to a private party by writing on their wall, other than to show off to all the people on their friends list who you don't want to come? Resource:

Six Things You Should Never Do On Social Networking Sites…… Say Negative or Derogatory Once it is out there is cyberspace it is there forever! That goes for pictures, too. Colleges and employers are now checking social networking sites before hiring/accepting you. Resource:

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Congratulations! You have successfully completed this Internet Safety Presentation! Surf Wisely!