Internet Safety Rules for Students

Ten Simple Tips Students Need to Know

Sherry Cronan 6-25-12

Rule 1

ONever Give Out Personal Information Online

For Example:name hangoutaddress school

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.

Work CitedO "Online Safety Guide." Nick.com.

Viacom International, Inc., 2012. Web.

25 Jun 2012.<http://www.nick.com/

blab/safety/index.jhtml>.