cyber safety information for students and families
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What is Cyber Safety?
• It’s about keeping information safe and secure• It’s about being responsible and respectful
online• It includes using good ‘netiquette’ (online
etiquette)
Netiquette (Online Etiquette)
When you write online, it’s sometimes easy to forget that there’s a real person on the other end of your message.
It’s also easier to say and do things you might not say or do in person.
Keep this in mind and treat others respectfully.
PS – UPPER CASE LETTERS MAY MAKE SOMEONE THINK YOU ARE SHOUTING!!!
THINK!
Before you post anything online…Think!T – Is it True?H – Is it Helpful?I – Is it Inspiring?N – Is it Necessary?K – Is it Kind?
Keeping Personal Information Safe
Personal Information should not be shared online. Personal Information Includes:• Full Name• Address• Birthday• Phone Number• School• PhotosHector's World Personal Information Video
Passwords
• Choose strong passwords using letters and numbers
• Don’t write passwords down• Never share passwords with anyone (except
your parents or a trusted adult)
The Password Rap
Cyberbullying
People can be mean online, just like in real life. However, being behind a computer screen often makes it easier to say or do mean things that you wouldn’t do in person.
If Cyberbullying happens to you…
• Tell a parent or teacher• Don’t answer mean comments. Save them
and show a parent or teacher.• Block to cyber bully so that they can’t contact
you• Report them to the game or social forum
Cyberbullying Video
Offensive Content
Some websites are not meant for kids. To avoid seeing something inappropriate:• Set the search engine to block mature content• Install internet filter software• Book mark safe and fun websites
Filtering and Monitoring SoftwareParental Control Websites
Offensive Content
If you come across material that makes you feel uncomfortable or upset:• Tell your parent or teacher• Know how to escape (Ctrl/Alt/Delete)
Know The Rules Rap
Social Networking
• Set your profile to private• Keep personal details private• Only accept requests from people you know
and like• Be careful who you trust• Ask friends to ask for your permissions before tagging you
Top Ten Tips for Youth
How Cyber Safe are you?Take the following quiz to find out!
Cyber Safety Quiz