Using the Internet & Social Media

SafelyLeslie Cash

Shelby County Technology Resource

Teacher

The Internet and social media are part of our lives.

Chatting with your child

The Internet is EVERYWHERE Life in the 21st Century requires

it’s use

Internet Use

Like any tool, you need to know how to use it safely

Internet Use

Start Early

Bring up the subject often

Repeat the instructions often

Be Patient

Small doses are better

Instructional Tips

Easy and EVERYWHERE–Computers–Laptops–Cell phones–Tablets–Game Consoles

Accessibility

Keep the computer in a common area

Check sites out yourself first Ask to see what they are doing Check the history Use a filter

Supervise

Tell them what to do if they find something inappropriate

Require parental permission before typing name, address, or phone number

Instruct

Explain that just because it’s on the Internet does NOT mean it’s true

Help them look to see if a site is trustworthy

Instruct

Make it age appropriate but reiterate the basics

Know what they can handle– Webcams– Phones– Social Sites– Email or Instant messaging

Check the Terms of Use

Different Ages Require Different Skills

Reputation– Nothing disappears– Anything you share can be

shared again– Personal and Professional

separate Don’t impersonate someone

else Limit friends to people they

actually know

Universal Tips

Don’t respond Contact site to have information

removed Block the bully Recognize the signs of a cyberbully Encourage your child to support

victim– Don’t engage in bullying– Don’t forward anything– Do tell bully to stop

Cyberbullying

Something to think about

OnGuardOnline.gov Shelby County Webpage

– Technology Link > Learn How! > Online Safety

OR – Technology Link > Parents and Students

> Online Safety Internet Archive http://

archive.org/index.php

Where to learn more