Berkeley Unified School District Cyber Savvy social networking and netiquette

internet safety and privacy  Don't share your personal information (full name, age, phone#, address, school, passwords, friends' names)  Talk with your family; parents are part of your online life, too.  Avoid flashy ads and contests  Check with your parents or guardians before filling out online forms

socializing online  instant messaging  chat rooms   sites like Club Penguin  texting  multi-player gaming

privacy settings  Ask your parents or guardian to check the website's privacy policy, especially for kids  Have your parents help you set your privacy settings

stranger danger Don’t agree to meet anyone in person that you've only "met" online. If someone online asks you to meet or asks where you live, tell an adult right away. Save the evidence: keep the , text, IM, or post.

viruses  Viruses can make your computer "sick": it might get too slow for games or stop working completely.  Viruses can be disguised as advertisements, contests, games, or an from a friend.  Don't click on unfamiliar links, attachments or flashing signs.

netiquette  Don't use all capital letters (it looks like you are SHOUTING).  Be polite and respectful.  Remember that screen names belong to real people; be aware of people's feelings.  Respect the privacy of others (and protect your own!) Netiquette means how to have good manners when you're on the internet.

Cyber bullying

cyberbullying What is a cyberbully?  A cyberbully is someone who uses technology to harass, embarrass, threaten or intimidate someone. What might cyberbullying look like?  mean or inappropriate messages, texts, or posts  spreading hurtful rumors or gossip online  threats or harassment

what if you are bullied online?  Don't engage; take a break.  Tell an adult  Parent  Teacher  Counselor  If your friend is being bullied, be an ally: help them find the right adult to talk to about it. Photo by “Blake990”

review: social networking and netiquette  Know your privacy settings.  Stranger danger: don't meet them.  Viruses can trick you and ruin your computer.  Netiquette: have good manners online.  Cyberbullying: don't do it, and be an ally.

Sources Unless otherwise noted, the images in this presentation are from They are copyright free. This presentation was based on one developed by the Capistrano Unified School District which can be found at The original version was developed by the Santa Ana Unified School District: