internet safety rules for students ten simple tips students need to know sherry cronan 6-25-12
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Rule 2
O Do Not Use Your Real Name, Age or Hometown
in Your Screen NameWhy?
People can search to find out more about you than you think
Rule 3
OKeep Your Password to Yourself
Do You Know? Giving out your password is like handing someone the key to your house. Anyone can come in and
go through your stuff.
Rule 4
ORead rules and privacy options for websites
Check to see if you can restrict unregistered viewers from
reading your posts or chats
Rule 5
OOnly Share Information Online That You Do Not
Mind SharingYou never know who if someone
has their on you! If you want to share your private information,
do not post it online.
Rule 6
OWhat You Post Online, Stays Online
Sites with older information can still exist for anyone to
tap into, so IF YOU ARE NOT SURE YOU SHOULD SAY SOMETHING-----BE
SURE AND KEEP IT TO YOURSELF
Rule 7
O Keep Photos of You or Your Friends Offline
Stop and think! You are letting anyone know exactly what you look like.
Without your permission, people can change alter your photo and send to others!
Rule 8
O If You Are Unsure Who the Sender Is --- Do Not
Download! Why?
Reasons; Viruses What to Do: Messy Applications Set your computer
Out of control E-mail preferences to warn you
Rule 9
O Beware of Online Friendships:
Keep Them Online
Everyone uses the internet, including bad guys. So play it safe and do not agree to meet
with anyone. Instead, tell an adult!
Rule 10
O If Someone Online Makes You Feel Uncomfortable—
Tell An AdultAsk a parent or teacher or
someone you trust to help you report the incident to the website
or the police.