Be More…Tech Savvy A Workshop for Elementary Students about Internet Safety

What is the Internet?

Over 100 countries linked together to share information, news, and opinions

Nothing is Private Don’t Post Anything You Don’t Want the Whole Word To See No Information is Truly Private in the Online World

Personal Information The more personal information share, the more you put yourself at risk

Personal Information

Sample Chat Adam11: I hate gym class. Coolio: Me too. Where do you go to school? Adam11: Willow Lane Elementary in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania Coolio: Hey, I know where that is. My grandparents live near there. We should get together this weekend.

Coolio 10 Years Old Likes Baseball, Music, and Movies Lives in Pennsylvania Collects Baseball Cards

This Could Be the Real Coolio

People Aren’t Always Who They Say They Are You Don’t Always Know Who is Sitting Behind the Keyboard

Online Friends are Strangers Would You Talk to Strangers on the Phone? Would You Accept Gifts From Strangers? Would You Have Ice Cream with Strangers? Predators Build False Friendships and Trust

Cyberbullying What’s Cyberbullying?What’s Cyberbullying?

Stop, Block, and Tell If you are being targeted by a cyberbully: STOP! –Don’t do anything. Take 5 to calm down BLOCK! –Block the cyberbully And Tell! –Tell a trusted adult

Cyberbullying Nasty Message Don’t Believe Everything You Hear OnlineDon’t Believe Everything You Hear Online

Social Networking Sites to Share Personal Information to Stay Connected with Family and Friends

Social Networking Sites

Social Networking Use Strict Privacy Settings Add Your Parents as Your Friend Be Selective About Who You Allow to View Your Profile

Cell Phones Only give your mobile number out to people you know and can trust. Never reply to text messages from people you don’t know.

Video Networking Post Only Videos Your Parents Approve Never Post Inappropriate Content Use Webcams with Parent Supervision

Online Gaming Use appropriate language Never give someone information about yourself Remember to play fair!

Internet Safety Game Plan Establish Ground Rules for Using the Internet Display Near Your Computer Update as You Get Older

1. We will never give out personal information such as our last name, address or phone number We should also not give out the name of our school, our city, our siblings, our sports team or our parent’s workplace.

2. We all agree to not give our passwords to anyone outside of our family. Agreed upon user names with your parents to use while on the Internet Sharing passwords allows others to get into your sites and change information

3. We all agree to limit our online time so that it doesn’t interfere with other activities. Other People in Your Family May Need to Use the Computer Too Much Time May Interfere with Other Activities

4. I will never meet an online friend in person. Just as you stay away from strangers on the street, be careful about strangers on the Internet Tell your parents immediately if someone asks to meet you in person

5. I will tell my mom or dad right away if I come across something that makes me feel uncomfortable. Walk away and tell Your Parents Save the evidence

6. I will not remain on or click on a page that says, “For Over 18 Years Only.” You are clicks away from information that is not for kids Would your parents approve what you are viewing?

7. I will only download pictures and files with my parent's permission Get your parent’s permission Files may contain inappropriate pictures or viruses Viruses can harm your family’s computer

8. I will not send pictures of my family or myself to anyone online. Don’t share pictures of you and your family unless your parents say it is alright

9. I will be safe everywhere. Follow the internet rules from your home at your friend’s, school, and library

10. I understand that nothing is private on the Internet. Mom and dad can read your s and check your sites to make sure you are being safe.

Safe Kids Online Safety Quiz

Safe Searching Lesson plans, interactive activities and other online resources Student materials, interactive tools and reference materials

Borrowing Information It's OK to use information or pictures from websites as long as you write where you got it. Make sure you write a sentence next to it stating where you got it. If you're confused, you could also ask your teacher what to do.

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