10 Internet Safety Tips
Year 4 to 9 students
During this epidemic you have spent a lot more time online. This post summarises some key tips to keep you safe;
Screen name - Create a nick name and don’t include your birthdate.
Personal info - Never reveal your surname, or home address, school name/address to anyone who asks, unless it is a credible website.
Passwords - Never share yours or write them down. Be careful with public computers and always log out of them when done.
Downloading - Be careful for viruses with unknown links to download software or email/message attachments.
Online ads - Ads may offer you something for free or that you have won something, only to gain your personal info or install a virus.
Online friends - You never know who you meet online. Don’t be fooled and meet him/her offline alone. Inform a parent or teacher.
Photos - Never post a photo that you are not comfortable with. If you’re pressured to do so, let a parent or teacher know.
Cyber bullying - Don’t send or onsent nasty or insulting messages. Screen shot them and if repetitive inform someone in authority.
Social networking - Only join them when you are the appropriate age and learn how to be a good digital citizen.
Research and study - Your librarian has many resources on how to be safe, savvy, and socially ethical online. Always state your sources.
Question: What has your experience been attending school online?
Casper Pieters PhD Dip Ed is an author and educator who uses adventure narratives to enliven the ICT curriculum for young people. www.casperpieters.com
