Teach kids online security basics
1. Encourage kids to keep passwords secret-Don't reveal passwords to others.
-Never provide your password over email or in response to an email request.
-Do not type passwords on computers that you do not control.
2. Help your kids use social networking safely
-Be wary of identifiable information in your child's profile.
-Encourage your children to communicate with people they already know.
-Teach your children never meet anyone in person that they've communicated with online only.
-Ensure your kids don't use full names.
-Warn your child about expressing emotions to strangers.
3. If your kids blog, make sure they don't reveal too much
-Never share personal information.
-Log off in public.
-Check out other blogs to find positive examples
Friday, September 9, 2011
When Blogging, Blog Safely: Internet and Blogging Safety Tips
It's so important to be aware and safe when browsing the Internet and/or blogging. The Internet can be dangerous, if you don't know what you're doing, so it's important that you are proactive in your gaining of knowledge on Internet safety. In turn, this awareness will ensure that you have a positive and safe experience when surfing the Web and blogging. Here is a list of tips that you should follow... you can never be too careful:
1.) Protect Your Privacy: You should never reveal information about where you live, where you work, your age, your telephone number, or even your full name. There are bad people out there on the Internet that will take advantage of such information, so don't give away or post personal information so freely.
2.) Passwords Are Private: Do not share your password with others, even your best friends. You don't want your password to get stolen because that could lead to the theft of your identity. Also, you should create a password that is strong (see link below).
3.) Avoid Clicking on Pop-ups/Advertisements: Clicking on pop-ups or advertisements on webpages can lead to your computer contracting a harmful virus that can cause a lot of serious problems. Furthermore, what is being advertised is usually false/not real/ a scam. Make sure your computer's "Pop-up Blocker" is turned on (it usually is), and if a pop-up comes up, close out of the window immediately.
4.) Click "Back" or "Close": If at anytime you come across something that is inappropriate on accident, click the "Back" arrow button to leave the webpage or close out of the window immediately.
For more information and safety tips check out this website:
1.) Protect Your Privacy: You should never reveal information about where you live, where you work, your age, your telephone number, or even your full name. There are bad people out there on the Internet that will take advantage of such information, so don't give away or post personal information so freely.
2.) Passwords Are Private: Do not share your password with others, even your best friends. You don't want your password to get stolen because that could lead to the theft of your identity. Also, you should create a password that is strong (see link below).
3.) Avoid Clicking on Pop-ups/Advertisements: Clicking on pop-ups or advertisements on webpages can lead to your computer contracting a harmful virus that can cause a lot of serious problems. Furthermore, what is being advertised is usually false/not real/ a scam. Make sure your computer's "Pop-up Blocker" is turned on (it usually is), and if a pop-up comes up, close out of the window immediately.
4.) Click "Back" or "Close": If at anytime you come across something that is inappropriate on accident, click the "Back" arrow button to leave the webpage or close out of the window immediately.
For more information and safety tips check out this website:
What Facebook wants parents to know about this website"
Watch this video:
The CBS news article is a great find. It is so easy for children to lie about their age in order to join facebook. I know plenty of children under the age of 13 that are logged on to the social networking site. Communication between parents, teachers, and students is key. We need to know how our children are using the internet, and more importantly, how much they know about being online. I do not subscribe to facebook myself, and I often find that students know more than I do.
ReplyDeleteThese are good suggestions for both parents and students.
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