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2. 2 Email and Internet Safety The internet is a vastly growing research tool that offers insight to the world in which we live. Through the internet we are able to make connections and learn more about our world. Although there are positives of using the internet, there are also negatives. Provided below are Email and Internet Safety tips that if carried out properly can promote a cyber-safe society. When using your email, change your password often. - When creating a password, use alphanumeric characters. Make sure to properly log in and out of your email during each use. Do not open an email from a person that you do not know. - Any emails received from unrecognizable senders should be placed in the “junk” also known as SPAM folder. Do not post your email on the internet. Ask permission from parents and teachers when there is “useful” information that can be downloaded. Keep personal information private. If there is anything that you observe or that makes you uncomfortable, please inform your parent or teacher. Do not post anything on the internet that you would not feel comfortable with your parents and teachers seeing.

3. 3 Email and Internet Safety Web Resources www.kids.getnetwise.org/safetyguide/kids www.fitforafeast.com/online.safety.tips.htm www.gaggle.net www.commonsensemedia.org/privacy-and- interentsafety www.safekids.com/kids-rules-for-online- safety www.zoobuh.comwww.zoobuh.com (safe email and parent controlled) www.wisekids.org.uk/online_safety_tips_kids www.kidpower.org/library/article/safe- without-scared/ www.truecare.com/for-kids https://www.commonsensemedia.org/educato rs/erate-teachers http://www.netsmartz.org/NetSmartzKids/Int ernetSafetyEveryday http://www.netsmartz.org/NetSmartzKids/Int ernetSafetyEveryday

4. 4 Copyright: Students will respect the rights of copyright owners. Copyright infringement occurs when you inappropriately reproduce a work that is protected by a copyright. If a work contains language that specifies appropriate use of that work, you should follow the expressed requirements. If you are unsure whether or not you can use a work, you should request permission from the copyright owner. Plagiarism: Plagiarism is taking the ideas or writings of others and presenting them as if they were yours. You will not plagiarize works that you find on the Internet or in electronic or printed materials. (Athens City Board of Education, 2014-2015)