Internet Safety 101! Instant Messaging Social Networking Sites (i.e. Facebook) Sending personal Information Sending pictures online Talking to strangers Knowing the dos and don’ts of searching on the web

What are some good uses of the internet? Researching information/pictures/videos for a school project To learn more about the world and other interests as well as share our own knowledge To connect with friends and family (Ex. Facebook) Image retrieved from filtering-review/

What should we be careful about doing on the internet? Avoid sharing ANY personal information with strangers (Ex. Your address, phone number, full name) Browsing on unfamiliar sites Downloading files/information Online chat rooms Image retrieved from dary.asp?id=73

Remember: Always create a safe screen name on the internet! Make sure NOT to: Show how old you are Give your address Write your full name Show your gender Image retrieved from problem-with-snapkidz/ problem-with-snapkidz/

Privacy on the Internet! Always remember to be careful about the things you write and post online… you can never take them back! Image retrieved from talk-beyond-internet-safety

Downloading Dos and Don’ts Know where you are downloading files from. Is it a well-known site? Do you trust that site? Always ask your parents for advice and permission before downloading anything! DOs Image retrieved from downloading-and-the-creative-process-part-one.html DON’Ts Don’t download files that seem suspicious (ex. From sites you’ve never heard of) Input any of your personal information when downloading a file

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