Cyber Safey

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Write a Short 50-100 word essay on your Blog that persuades your classmates (teenagers) to practice safety when using the Internet.
Comment on 2 or more of your classmates blog post. Student Blogs are listed at: Student Blogs.
Post a list of 3 Cyber-Safety Tips (Look at what other students have posted first so you do not repeat the same tip.)
Internet safety quiz for high school students
Internet Safety Quiz

Cyber-Safey Tips for Teens

Be as anonymous as possible. Avoid postings that could enable a stranger to locate you. That includes your last name, the name of your school, sports teams, the town you live in, and where you hang out.
Protect your info. Check to see if your service has a "friends" list that allows you to control who can visit your profile or blog. If so, allow only people you know and trust. If you don't use privacy features, anyone can see your info, including people with bad intentions.
Avoid in-person meetings. Don't get together with someone you "meet" in a profile or blog unless you are certain of their actual identity. Although it's still not risk-free, if you do meet the person, arrange the meeting in a public place and bring some friends along.
Photos: Think before posting. What's uploaded to the Net can be downloaded by anyone and passed around or posted online pretty much forever. Avoid posting photos that allow people to identify you (for example, when they're searching for your high school), especially sexually suggestive images. Before uploading a photo, think about how you'd feel if it were seen by a parent/grandparent, college admissions counselor, or future employer.
Check comments regularly. If you allow them on your profile or blog, check them often. Don't respond to mean or embarrassing comments. Delete them and, if possible, block offensive people from commenting further.
Be honest about your age. Membership rules are there to protect people. If you are too young to sign up, do not attempt to lie about your age. Talk with your parents about alternative sites that may be appropriate for you.

For more information about blogging and Internet safety, visit BlogSafety.com, SafeTeens.com and SafeKids.com.

Answer the Question of the Day and Post them on your blog. - Online Safety 3.0. (Write in complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.)

What risks do teens face on the Internet?
How and why does the "Net effect" effect online behavior?
How should we use social media?
Why are digital citizenship and literacy key to Online Safety 3.0?
What does this all mean and how is it relevant to you?