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To read more about internet safety, click on this link to read Internet Safety: Safe Surfing Tips for Teens. ____________________________________________________________________
Here are some quick tips to remember when online:
PRIVACY. there are some things that should be kept private.
- personal information [about you, your friends, and family]: name, phone number, address, school
- photos/videos of you, friends, and family
SAFETY. especially on social networking sites.
- tell a teacher/parent/guardian if you ever feel uncomfortable when using the internet
- NEVER meet with anyone you met online without the permission of a parent/guardian.
- create passwords that are secure: CAPS, numbers, $ymb@!s
- check your privacy settings frequently. sites add new features to share information.
- only post things online that you feel comfortable sharing [with the world], the internet is not 100% secure.
RESPECT. treat people the way you want to be treated.
- be an effective communicator: use positive language and offer suggestions not criticisms
- take time to read/listen what others say, before responding or commenting
- give credit to others for text, photos, videos, etc.
COMPUTER SAFETY. computers can get viruses that are very expensive to cure.
- stay on secure sites [-.org / -.gov / -.edu]
- avoid clicking on advertisements and other unknown links
- close-out of pop-ups
- ask for permission from a teacher/parent/guardian before downloading any software, programs, and files
2 comments:
Well done. These are good guidelines and your first two posts will serve as a good example for the other participants in the course.
You have an active link to an Internet safety article, but it is better to write out the name of the article and link from that instead of just the word link.
Hi Alyssa,
I like your tips for cyber safety. You give the clear points with examples and highlight the tips with red color so that students can pay more attention on these. Besides, the link gives more details and information about using Internet safely. That’s really helpful for learners.
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