2. With ever increasing ease of access to internet resources via home and library computing systems, parents and teachers need to be aware of the problems associated with internet usage, and children need to be aware of the boundaries of acceptable behaviour. The need to protect ourselves from the emerging dangers of the internet is becoming more and more important.

3. Some Tips for Adults Instruct children never to give personal information to strangers in a public message such as chat or bulletin boards Instruct children never to give personal information to strangers in a public message such as chat or bulletin boards Consider the use of a pseudonym Consider the use of a pseudonym Get to know the services your child uses Get to know the services your child uses Never allow a child to arrange a face-to-face meeting with another computer user without parental permission Never allow a child to arrange a face-to-face meeting with another computer user without parental permission Never respond to messages or bulletin board items that are suggestive, obscene, belligerent, threatening, or make you feel uncomfortable Never respond to messages or bulletin board items that are suggestive, obscene, belligerent, threatening, or make you feel uncomfortable Remember that people meet online may not be who they seem Remember that people meet online may not be who they seem Remember that anything you read online may not be true Remember that anything you read online may not be true Beware of messages that suggest you have won a prize and must supply information to collect it Beware of messages that suggest you have won a prize and must supply information to collect it

4. Some Tips for Children Don't ever give out personal information such as your address and telephone number Don't ever give out personal information such as your address and telephone number Tell your parents right away if you come across any information that makes you feel uncomfortable Tell your parents right away if you come across any information that makes you feel uncomfortable Never agree to get together with someone you "meet" online without first checking with your parents. Never agree to get together with someone you "meet" online without first checking with your parents. Never send a person your picture or anything else without first checking with your parents Never send a person your picture or anything else without first checking with your parents Do not respond to any messages that are mean or in any way make you feel uncomfortable Do not respond to any messages that are mean or in any way make you feel uncomfortable Do not give out your Internet password to anyone (even your best friends) except for your parents Do not give out your Internet password to anyone (even your best friends) except for your parents Be a good online citizen and not do anything that hurts other people or is against the law Be a good online citizen and not do anything that hurts other people or is against the law

5. Behaviour Rules Remember the Human Adhere to the same standards of behaviour online that you follow in real life Know where you are in cyberspace Respect other people's time and bandwidth Make yourself look good online Share expert knowledge Help keep flame wars under control Don't abuse your power Be forgiving of other people's mistakes

6. Behaviour Rules Respect other people's privacy Respect the right of others to have different opinions Respect their rights of privacy and confidentiality Respect people's time and bandwidth Don't start or contribute to electronic flame wars