Keeping you & your identity safe Recognize & avoid cyberbullying
Respect others online (no CAPS) Speak up when you know someone is being bullied online Protect your personal information & identity Give credit where credit is due (citing your sources for pictures, music, art, etc.)
What info is ok to share online? Pics of friends/family (with their permission) Casual conversations during online games What is NOT ok to share online? Passwords, home address, location, cell number, address What are the risks of sharing too much info? Identity theft, online scams, hacking, stalking
Know who you are communicating with online Don’t add someone you don’t know to your social media accounts Don’t give out personal info (address; places you go when not in school) Don’t agree to meet someone you met online People may not always be who they seem
Use strong passwords (don’t share with others); password protect your cell phone Edit privacy settings on social media (set limits on who sees your info) Remove identifying info from pics/video Don’t post location Avoid ‘handles’ with identifying info
What is it? Bullying using technology (texting, social media, apps) What are examples of cyberbullying? Sending mean texts; creating fake profiles; posting embarrassing pics; spreading rumors/gossip using technology; altering a pic to embarrass someone; sending threatening comments Who are the ‘players?’ Cyberbully……..Victim………Bystander(s)
D ignity for A ll S tudents A ct Extreme cases of bullying MS Handbook: detention, extended detention, ISS, OSS Sports/Clubs-Code of Conduct; dismissed from team or club Denied college admission Future employers might not hire you
Can’t take it back! Think before you post! Digital footprint Deleted but not gone; untagging vs removing photos Don’t say/write something you wouldn’t say to someone’s face Representing yourself to family & friends If you wouldn’t want your parents or grandparents to see it, don’t post it
Don’t write back; trolling Block the person bothering you Save the evidence (take screen shots/pics) Tell an adult you trust (teacher, coach, principal) Report issue to website where bullying is occurring
Don’t share pics/rumors/gossip Stand up for victim Post a nice comment about person or sit with them at lunch Report cyberbullying