Think critically and evaluate websites, email, and other content online. Protect themselves from online threats, including bullying and scams. Get smart about sharing...what, when, how, and with whom. Be kind and respectful toward other people online, including respecting their privacy. Ask for help with tricky situations from a parent or other trusted adult Being Smart on the Internet keeps you safe- Always remember these tips! (Google Curriculum: Smart Alert Strong King Brave)
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The following information is on Online Safety. It is important for everyone to understand how we can be safe online. You should all know what information to keep private and what to do if a stranger talks to you!
Keep your information private! Never give out the following info
· Full name · Address · School Name · School Address · Parents names · Password
· Email · Mom’s maiden name · Date of Birth · Phone Number · Parents’ work
Children's Online privacy Act (COPPA)
A federal law, the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), was created to help protect kids online. It's designed to keep anyone from obtaining a child's personal information without a parent knowing about it and agreeing to it first.
Rules to Follow
1. Stick to safer sites. There are plenty of sites let you play games and have fun without asking you to create an account. If you need an account and password, ask a parent first.
2. Guard your passwords. To keep people from guessing your password, don't pick something easy like your pet's name or your favorite team. Never share your password with anyone but your parents. 3. Limit what you share. It's best to think first and type second when you're telling stuff about yourself online. Never share your full name, address, school, and school address. If you're not sure if you should share a piece of information, ask a parent. Be careful not to send photos that include other people or that allow others to see exactly where you are.
4. Remember that anything you put online or post on a site is there forever, even if you try to delete it. Don't give out secrets or personal information about friends and people you know. A good guide is if you wouldn't want your entire class to know or see something, you shouldn't share it with anyone online, not even your best friends.
5. Don't be mean or embarrass other people online. Just like you, there's a real person attached to that screen name who has feelings, too. Tell an adult if you see anyone bullying or saying strange stuff to other kids.
6. Be choosy about your online friends. Some sites let kids make lots of friends with people they don't know. Some kids even compete to see who can get the most friends. But online friends are not the same as real in-person friends. Never agree to meet an online friend in person or give out personal information about yourself, such as your home address, where you go to school, or your phone number. It's dangerous because some people pretend to be kids online but actually are creepy adults.
Did You Know? Facts about cyberbullying
"Cyberbullying" is when a child, preteen or teen is tormented, threatened, harassed, humiliated, embarrassed or otherwise targeted by another child, preteen or teen using the Internet, interactive and digital technologies or mobile phones
Nearly 35% of kids have been threatened online and almost one in five have had it happen more than once.
Being ignored and disrespected are the most common types of cyber bullying
Among this percentage, being ignored and disrespectful were the most common forms of cyber bullying.
Nine out of ten middle school students have had their feelings hurt online.
Four out of ten middle school students have had their password(s) stolen and changed by a bully who then locked them out of their own account or sent communications posing as them.
About 21% of kids have received mean or threatening e-mails.
About 58% of kids admit someone has said mean or hurtful things to them online.
Cyber-bullying has increased in recent years. In a national survey of 10-17 year olds, twice as many children indicated they had been victims and perpetrators of online harassment in 2005 compared with 2000.
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