Cyber Safety

Read:Online Safety 3.0 - on and off the fixed and mobile Internet 1. WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT YOUTH RISK ONLINE

In your own words what do you think is the biggest risk teens face on the Internet?
What are the five characteristics of the "Net effect"? In your own words describe how and why does each one effect online behavior.
Describe the four types of online safety in your own words.

2. WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT HOW YOUTH USE SOCIAL MEDIA and 3. INTERNET SAFETY FOR FULL CITIZENSHIP

Why do you think young people interact online largely with people they know offline?
In your own words describe the difference between friendship-driven and interest-driven social networking.
Why are Digital Citizenship and Literacy key to Online Safety 3.0?
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 on your Blog.
Internet safety quiz for high school students
Internet Safety Quiz

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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?

Internet Safety Rules

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I WILL THINK BEFORE I POST.
I agree not to post information and images that could put me at risk, embarrass me, or damage my future, such as
- cell & home phone numbers
- home address
- sexual messages
- inappropriate pictures and videos

I WILL RESPECT OTHER PEOPLE ONLINE.
1. I will not
  - post anything rude, offensive, or threatening
  - send or forward images and information that might embarrass, hurt, or harass someone
  - take anyone's personal information and use it to damage his or her reputation
I WILL BE CAREFUL WHEN MEETING ONLINE FRIENDS IN PERSON.
1. I agree to
  - ask my parent or guardian's permission before going
  - have a parent or guardian accompany me
  - meet in a public place
I WILL PROTECT MYSELF ONLINE.
1. If someone makes me feel uncomfortable or if someone is rude or offensive, I will
  - not respond
  - save the evidence
  - tell my parent, guardian, or another trusted adult
  - report to the website, cell phone company, CyberTipline.com, or the police

Online Safety

What are some online safety tips?
How do we stay safe when we use the Internet?
How can we tell if an Internet site is safe?
What is spyware?
Are webcams dangerous?
What kind of personal information can I share on the Internet?
One of my online friends wants to meet up with me. What should I do?
Why don’t my parents want me to visit certain sites on the Internet? What should I do to avoid them?
What can I do to protect my privacy online?
If I can’t give out personal information online, then how can I sign up for newsletters or buy things?
What is MySpace?
What is computer browsing history?
What is malicious software?
What should I do if somebody I don't know is sending me emails?
What are phishing websites?
What should I do if I get a computer virus?
Why do some people think social networking sites like MySpace are bad?
What does “Internet security” mean?
What is identity theft?
Why is Internet privacy so important?
What is cyberstalking?
What is keylogging?
What is Internet censorship?
What is an avatar?
What are Neopets?

Identity:

Anonymous:

Personal:

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Password:

Respect (verb):

Resources:

http://www.netsmartz.org/InternetSafety