1. Online Safety 6th grade

2. Rules to know Protect your privacy Protect your password Protect the privacy of others Beware of contests, clubs, prizes, & gifts Beware of strangers Don’t break the law Practice Netiquette

3. Protect your privacy People that you meet online are strangers Never tell anyone private information about yourself Don’t use your real name - invent a nickname*

4. Protect your privacy 2 Don’t give out your address or phone number Don’t tell your age or where you go to school Don’t tell where or when you’re going on vacation Never send your picture

5. Protect your password Passwords should be very private Don’t tell them to anyone, not even your best friend Don’t use something obvious: –Name –Address –Phone number –Birthday –BE UNIQUE Change your password often

6. Protect the privacy of others Never give out private information about your family or friends Never tell anyone where your parents work Never give private numbers to anyone

7. Protect the privacy of others 2 Never tell anyone the real names of your friends or where they live Never enter the email or text files of anyone else without permission

8. Beware of contests and… Check with a trusted adult before… –Entering a contest –Joining a club –Accepting a prize or gift –Purchasing anything –Creating a myspace or other social networking account You could be sharing private information without meaning to.

9. Why do they need to know? Register to “use” this site Just because they ask doesn’t mean you have to tell

10. Beware of Strangers People you meet online are always strangers! Never agree to meet with a stranger in person Never agree to speak on the phone

11. Beware of Strangers 2 Never send your picture Never let anyone send a picture to you If a stranger is asking you to meet them, to call them or to send a picture, DON’T WAIT--Tell a parent right away!

12. Don’t break the law Never let anyone talk you into breaking the law Never send hateful or threatening email Never use someone else’s passwords

13. Don’t break the law 2 Never try to access other computers Never copy and use commercial software or music files

14. Practice “Netiquette” Treat others with courtesy and respect Don’t use nasty language Don’t be cruel

15. Practice “Netiquette” 2 Don’t spread rumors or lies Don’t SHOUT Don’t hold down the enter key when you’re not sending a message

16. Choose a screen name wisely Don’t use one that indicates “boy” or “girl” Don’t use one that has sexual or drug related connotations. If you “know” what it means, then it’s a sure thing that someone else will too.

17. Other “Stuff” Never answer a message that makes you feel uncomfortable or bad Show weird messages to a parent or adult right away Don’t get suckered into a “cyberfight” Remember, you always have the power to leave

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