1. Information for Students and Families
Cyber Safety
Information for Students and Families

2. What is Cyber Safety? It’s about keeping information safe and secure
It’s about being responsible and respectful online
It includes using good ‘netiquette’ (online etiquette)

3. Netiquette (Online Etiquette)
When you write online, it’s sometimes easy to forget that there’s a real person on the other end of your message. It’s also easier to say and do things you might not say or do in person. Keep this in mind and treat others respectfully. PS – UPPER CASE LETTERS MAY MAKE SOMEONE THINK YOU ARE SHOUTING!!!

4. THINK!
Before you post anything online…Think! T – Is it True? H – Is it Helpful? I – Is it Inspiring? N – Is it Necessary? K – Is it Kind?

5. Keeping Personal Information Safe
Personal Information should not be shared online. Personal Information Includes:
Full Name
Address
Birthday
Phone Number
School
Photos
Hector's World Personal Information Video

6. Passwords Choose strong passwords using letters and numbers
Don’t write passwords down
Never share passwords with anyone (except your parents or a trusted adult)
The Password Rap

7. Cyberbullying
People can be mean online, just like in real life. However, being behind a computer screen often makes it easier to say or do mean things that you wouldn’t do in person.

8. If Cyberbullying happens to you…
Tell a parent or teacher
Don’t answer mean comments. Save them and show a parent or teacher.
Block to cyber bully so that they can’t contact you
Report them to the game or social forum
Cyberbullying Video

9. Offensive Content
Some websites are not meant for kids. To avoid seeing something inappropriate:
Set the search engine to block mature content
Install internet filter software
Book mark safe and fun websites
Filtering and Monitoring Software
Parental Control Websites

10. Offensive Content
If you come across material that makes you feel uncomfortable or upset:
Tell your parent or teacher
Know how to escape (Ctrl/Alt/Delete)
Know The Rules Rap

11. Social Networking Set your profile to private
Keep personal details private
Only accept requests from people you know and like
Be careful who you trust
Ask friends to ask for your
permissions before tagging
you

12. Top Ten Tips for Youth

13. Take the following quiz to find out!
How Cyber Safe are you?
Take the following quiz to find out!
Cyber Safety Quiz