2. 6.2.1 Computer Applications How the use of technology affects humans SAFETYTIPS Slide Show created by Mae Thomas July 2008

3. SAFETY TIPS A and B A. Share your Internet experiences with your parents. A. Share your Internet experiences with your parents. B. If something disturbing appears on your screen, tell your teacher or parent. B. If something disturbing appears on your screen, tell your teacher or parent.

4. SAFETY TIPS C and D SAFETY TIPS C and D C. If you know your friends are getting into unsuitable places, remind them of the potential dangers. C. If you know your friends are getting into unsuitable places, remind them of the potential dangers. D. Remember, not everything you read on the Internet is true. D. Remember, not everything you read on the Internet is true. o Be smart. o Make good decisions.

5. SAFETY TIPS E and F E. Be careful about downloading free games or files. E. Be careful about downloading free games or files. F. Remember, the difference between right and wrong is the same on the Internet as in real life. F. Remember, the difference between right and wrong is the same on the Internet as in real life. o Don’t post something about someone else that you wouldn’t want them to post about you.

6. SAFETY TIPS G and H G. Don’t be a bully. G. Don’t be a bully. o The words you type and the images you post can have real-world consequences. H. Respect the property of others online. H. Respect the property of others online. o Making illegal copies of other people’s work - music, video games, and other programs - is just like stealing it from a store.

7. SAFETY TIPS I and J I. Be careful about adding strangers to your friend’s list. I. Be careful about adding strangers to your friend’s list. o Never meet online friends in person; they may not be who they say they are.  J. Avoid posting anything that would make it easy for a stranger to find you.

8. SAFETY TIPS K and L K. Trust your gut if you have suspicions. K. Trust your gut if you have suspicions. o If you feel threatened or uncomfortable about something online, tell an adult you trust. L. Think about how different sites work before deciding to join a site. L. Think about how different sites work before deciding to join a site. o Some sites allow only a certain community of users to access posted content; others allow everyone to view postings. o Think about restricting access to your page to only people you know in real life.

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