Internet Safety
A User-Guide for Students!
PURPOSE: To review with you current trends and
information on the Internet
Internet access is central to everyday life and is becoming increasingly
important in the school environment. It allows individuals instant
communication with one another. It expedites the rapid retrieval of
information from a wide range of sources. However, without the
appropriate securities in place, technologies can open the doors to
harmful and inappropriate materials.
This presentation is designed to walk you through those safeguards to help
eliminate some of the dangers……….
Important Guidelines for Students!!!
The school Internet filters are there for
your protection. They should never be
bypassed by students for any reason.
Important Guidelines for Student!!!
Sharing logins and passwords with friends is
not in your best interest. You are
responsible for what someone does under
your login.
Important Guidelines for Students!!
If you navigate to an inappropriate site while
on the Internet, it is your responsibility to
notify a teacher or other adult in charge.
Make a note of the date, time, and URL.
Important Guidelines for Students!!!
Remember, your “Internet history” has a
trail that can be accessed at any time.
Important Guidelines for Students!!!
Remember to log off of Moodle, Novel, or
any other program before you leave the
computer.
Important Guidelines for Students!!!
Never leave your computer unattended if
you are logged in!
Important Guidelines for Students!!!
If you would not share particular online materials
with your teacher in class, do not do it with your
classmates.
Guidelines and
Resources for Internet
Safety in the Schools……
The Internet is a powerful tool that should be used wisely.
• The Internet allows students access to a vast library of
previously unavailable resources.
• The Internet provides a creative outlet for students skilled in
writing, art, music, science, mathematics, and other topics.
Resource: http://staffdev.henrico.k12.va.us/netsafety/teacher.htm
Students need to know that not all Internet information is
valid or appropriate.
Information Verification!
• Internet information may promote negative attitudes (such
as hate or intolerance) and dangerous or illegal activities
(such as self-injuring behavior, gambling, and illegal drug
use).
Resource: http://staffdev.henrico.k12.va.us/netsafety/teacher.htm
Since students have their own networks and home and on their
cell phones, they should be taught specifically how to maximize
the Internet’s potential while protecting themselves from potential
abuse.
• The critical-thinking skills students learn in the classroom, library, and
lab should be applied to Internet resources and Web searching.
• Students need to know what to do and who to ask for help when they
encounter a person or site on the Internet that is offensive or
threatening to them.
• Students and adults are required by law to report illegal Internet
communications and activities to Internet Service Providers and local
law enforcement authorities
Resource: http://staffdev.henrico.k12.va.us/netsafety/teacher.htm
Internet messages and the people who send them are
not always what or who they seem.
• E-mail can cause malicious code- infection problems for a computer or
network. Students should not open e-mail or attachments from unknown
sources.
• Students need to know which information is safe to share with others
online, which should never be shared, and why sharing it could put them
at risk.
• Students never should reveal online any information about where they
live or attend school.
Resource: http://staffdev.henrico.k12.va.us/netsafety/teacher.htm
Predators and cyber bullies anonymously use the Internet to
manipulate students. Students must learn how to avoid dangerous
situations and get adult help.
• Bullies use Internet tools, such as instant messaging and the Web, to
harass or spread false rumors about students.
• Students need to know how to seek proper help in these potentially
dangerous situations.
• Students need to know that posting personal information and pictures
can allow predators to contact and begin grooming them for illegal
meetings and actions. Personal photos can be easily misused or altered
when posted on the Internet.
Resource: http://staffdev.henrico.k12.va.us/netsafety/teacher.htm
Internet activities at home, such as playing
games and downloading music or video files,
can be enjoyable. Students need to know
which activities are safe and legal.
•Students need to know how to detect whether a specific
file download is legal and/or free of malicious code.
Resource: http://staffdev.henrico.k12.va.us/netsafety/teacher.htm
Links For Students
Copyright for Students
7 Things You Should Know About Google Apps!
EDUCAUSE is a
nonprofit association
whose mission is to
advance higher
education by
promoting the
intelligent use of
information technology.
Click here to access site and PDF:
http://www.educause.edu/ELI/7ThingsYouShouldKnowAboutGoogl/162758
Social Networking Safety Tips!
(Such as My Space, Facebook, Twitter, Second City, etc.)
“Social networking sites have added a new factor to the
“friends of friends” equation. By providing information about
yourself and using blogs, chat rooms, email, or instant
messaging, you can communicate, either within a limited
community, or with the world at large. But while the sites
can increase your circle of friends, they also can increase
your exposure to people who have less-than-friendly
intentions”.
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Resource:
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/tech/tec14.shtm
Six Things You Should Never Do
On Social Networking Sites……
Use Facebook Mail
Instead of Proper Email
Are you silly? When you Facebook mail me, I have to log
into my real email to find that I then have to go and log
into my Facebook account to read and reply to your
message. If you've got my real email address, please
use it.
Resource:
Six Things You Should Never Do
On Social Networking Sites……
Adding People You Don’t Even Know
It's one thing to add an old friend and then never speak
to them. It's another to add anyone whose name you
kind of vaguely sort of recognize.
Resource:
Six Things You Should Never Do
On Social Networking Sites……
Accepting Friend Invitations From
People You Don’t Know
It's one thing to complain about irritating people adding
you on their sites, but if you accept those invites, you've
only got yourself to blame.
Resource:
Six Things You Should Never Do
On Social Networking Sites……
Update a Profile When You Are
Supposedly Ill
How many times have we seen it? Someone calls in sick
in the morning and then updates their Facebook profile
minute-by-minute throughout the day, documenting a
day of ice cream, chips, video games and jumping on the
bed.
Resource:
Six Things You Should Never Do
On Social Networking Sites……
Write on a Wall Instead of
Communicating Privately
People love the idea that others are watching what
they're doing. Tell me this: for what reason would you
invite someone to a private party by writing on their wall,
other than to show off to all the people on their friends
list who you don't want to come?
Resource:
Six Things You Should Never Do
On Social Networking Sites……
Say Negative or Derogatory
Once it is out there is cyberspace it is there
forever! That goes for pictures, too. Colleges and
employers are now checking social networking sites
before hiring/accepting you.
Resource:
What About Wikipedia?
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Congratulations!
You have successfully completed
this Internet Safety
Presentation!
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