INTERNET AND HOW TO USE IT SAFELYBy: Josh Cooper

Internet and its invaluable benefits.

The internet brings so much information at the fingertips of any individual with any access to it literally covering any topic.

It can be an incredible tool in the classroom at home or anywhere one might find himself.

It can be used for communicating, teaching as well as news.

INTERNET DANGERS

Identity theft

Inappropriate material

Cyber bullying

Hacking

Online predators

Stalkers

THE FOUR R’S

RECOGNIZE techniques used by online predators to deceive.

REFUSE requests for personal information.

RESPOND assertively if you are ever in an uncomfortable situation online. Exit the program, log off or turn off the computer, tell a trusted adult, or call the police.

REPORT to a trusted adult any suspicious or dangerous contact that makes you feel uncomfortable

HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF, YOUR STUDENT, AND YOUR HOME.

Always keep your child's computer in an open area. Never allow a computer with Internet access in your child's bedroom.

Communicate. There is no better tool to bridge the Digital Divide.

Become a part of your child's online experience.

Respect your child's privacy.

Regularly review your computer files.

Teach your child the responsible use of online resources.

Talk to your child about online dangers. Let them know you are there to help them get out of a bad situation.

Educate yourself on the ins and outs of the Internet.

Talk to other parents about your experiences. It will help everyone.

Let your child know responsible adults do not pursue relationships with minors

Quick reminders Anything you put on the internet is never completely private

Also anything online is never completely deleted.

Personal information should never be given over the internet.

Not only are inappropriate websites bad for you personally but often contain viruses.

Email Be careful signing up for just anything online with your email.

You will quickly find your inbox full of spam and potential viruses.

If you receive email and are not sure of it then delete it without opening.

CLASSROOM GUIDELINES

A student will never be aloud on a computer without a teachers permission

A teacher must be in the room for the computers to be used.

The computers are to be used as tools for learning and should only be used to access the approved websites.

If a student does not follow these guidelines then their computer privileges will be revoked for an appropriate period of time.

It is often said out of sight out of mind but this is not true it is very hard to forget the things we put in our mind.

Make sure the things your feeding your mind are only helping you to grown and become a better person and not taking you in the wrong direction.

WORKS CITED

http://www.isafe.org/outreach/media/media_tips

http://www.ehow.com/way_5643177_online-safety-tips-students.html

Online_Safety_Rules.pdf