Follow safety rules so that YOU: Avoid getting HURT. Maintain a SAFE environment.

Morning Activity Working with the person directly next to you, look around the room and make a list of possible dangers. Explain how each issue could possible cause injury to someone. 5 Minutes to Complete

General Safety Rules

EVERYONE’S Responsibility. General Safety Rules “Today’s technology is a wonderful tool but you must know how to use it safely!” Safety is EVERYONE’S Responsibility.

Did You Know? General Safety Rules Backbacks should not be more than 10% of your body weight.

Daily products can be dangerous or hazardous when used incorrectly. General Safety Rules Daily Products Daily products can be dangerous or hazardous when used incorrectly.

Daily Hygiene Prevents spreading germs and viruses General Safety Rules Daily Hygiene Prevents spreading germs and viruses

General Safety Rules Daily Protection

General Safety Rules Keep walkways and work areas free of all obstructions to prevent accidents. (Examples: book bags, litter, computer cords/cables/outlets, clean floors , papers/supplies etc.)

Use and store pencils, pens, and other sharp objects properly. General Safety Rules Use and store pencils, pens, and other sharp objects properly.

Do NOT use tools or equipment that is defective. General Safety Rules Do NOT use tools or equipment that is defective.

Treat school computers like you would treat your own. General Safety Rules Treat school computers like you would treat your own.

Absolutely No food, drinks, or gum in the classroom. General Safety Rules Absolutely No food, drinks, or gum in the classroom.

Absolutely NO HORSEPLAY ! General Safety Rules Absolutely NO HORSEPLAY !

Do NOT lean back in chairs balancing weight on the rear legs. General Safety Rules Do NOT lean back in chairs balancing weight on the rear legs. Do NOT continuously roll around in the chairs.

Do NOT continuously the adjust the computer monitors. General Safety Rules Do NOT continuously the adjust the computer monitors.

Frayed cords and broken plugs should be reported to the teacher. General Safety Rules Frayed cords and broken plugs should be reported to the teacher.

Do NOT try to repair any equipment. General Safety Rules Do NOT try to repair any equipment.

General Safety Rules Disconnect a power cord by pulling the plug; don’t yank on the cord. Hold the plug and pull it out of the outlet.

Beware of fire escape and tornado safety procedures. General Safety Rules Beware of fire escape and tornado safety procedures.

Report all accidents or injuries to the teacher immediately. General Safety Rules Report all accidents or injuries to the teacher immediately.

PART 2

Safety Rules: Computer Usage

Use computers for school-related activities only. Safety Rules: Computer Usage Use computers for school-related activities only. (Homework, research, etc.)

Use computers Ethically! ! Safety Rules: Computer Usage Use computers Ethically! ! Respect the privacy of others Be honest Treat people fairly Pay your fair share (Example: free commercial software/music) No file sharing (Can be used by others to infect your computer with a virus or to look at the files on your computer)

Do NOT install or remove any software on this computer. Safety Rules: Computer Usage Do NOT install or remove any software on this computer.

Disconnect your computer when you’re not on the Internet. Safety Rules: Computer Usage Disconnect your computer when you’re not on the Internet.

Keep passwords private (except to parents). Safety Rules: Computer Usage Keep passwords private (except to parents). Use a hard-to-guess password and keep them secret from your friends. Take time to show your parents what you do online. Make social networking site pages private and only invite people you know to view them.

The Protection Connection The Internet Safety Basics The Protection Connection

PART 3

The Internet Safety Basics Be cyber smart and stay cyber safe! The Internet Safety Basics

Do NOT bypass any security measures installed on this computer. The Internet Safety Basics Do NOT bypass any security measures installed on this computer.

The Internet Safety Basics Make sure that your family has installed a firewall to keep your computer safe from hackers.

The “S” in https:// reveals websites that are secure and safe. The Internet Safety Basics The “S” in https:// reveals websites that are secure and safe. Free Computer Security Software: Microsoft Security Essentials www.microsoft.com

Visit age-appropriate sites ONLY. The Internet Safety Basics Visit age-appropriate sites ONLY.

The Internet Safety Basics Never enter an area that charges for services without getting your parents’ permission!

Never give out personal information anywhere on the Internet. The Internet Safety Basics Never give out personal information anywhere on the Internet. Never share names, schools, ages, phone numbers, or addresses.

The Internet Safety Basics If you have parents permission to order something over the Internet, go directly to the company’s website..

Never share names, schools, ages, phone numbers, or addresses. The Internet Safety Basics Never share names, schools, ages, phone numbers, or addresses.

The Internet Safety Basics Never open an email or message from a stranger – it may contain viruses that can harm a computer.

The Internet Safety Basics Never open an email or message from a stranger – it may contain viruses that can harm a computer.

Email is a great way to communicate with friends! The Internet Safety Basics Email is a great way to communicate with friends! Never open an email or message from a stranger – it may contain viruses that can harm a computer. Be a friend! Don’t send emails or instant messages written by a friend to anyone else. Beware of emails that are trying to sell you something. Don’t open emails or messages from someone who you know is a bully.

“Not everyone online minds his or her manners.” The Internet Safety Basics Practice Netiquette “Not everyone online minds his or her manners.” (Internet etiquette)

The Internet Safety Basics Tell a trusted adult if something mean or creepy happens on the Internet.

The Internet Safety Basics What is Cyber Bullying?

The Internet Safety Basics Cyber Bullying Spreading rumors about someone through the Internet, e-mails, cell phones, social networking sites, or other technology with the intent to hurt or embarrass another person.

Never use the Internet to harm other people in any way. The Internet Safety Basics Never use the Internet to harm other people in any way. Some of the thing s you do on the computer may seem okay to you but they are actually crimes.

Girls are more often victims to cyber bullying than boys 50% to 37%. The Internet Safety Basics Girls are more often victims to cyber bullying than boys 50% to 37%.

Cyber bullying can be prevented. Know how to stop it before it starts! The Internet Safety Basics If you receive email containing cyber safety: 1. Delete cyber bullying! Don’t FORWARD it! Block communication with cyber bullies! Refuse to pass along cyber bullying messages! Cyber bullying can be prevented. Know how to stop it before it starts!

If someone is being Cyber Bullied The Internet Safety Basics If someone is being Cyber Bullied Talk to a trusted adult-Report Cyber Bullying to Parents and/or School Officials Cyber Bullying can have serious consequences! ! !

The Internet Safety Basics Cyber Bullying If you have questions about what is legal or illegal behavior on the Internet, talk to an adult.

Share the anti-Cyber Bullying message with friends! The Internet Safety Basics Share the anti-Cyber Bullying message with friends!

The Internet Safety Basics Share with Care