Internet Safety for Families

Technology Open HouseNovember 19, 2014

“Going online is a safe as going outside as long as you follow some simple rules.”

Tim and Moby from BrainPop.com

Being Safe in the (Cyber) World

Going Outside

I will take a friend with me when going places or playing outside.

I will always check first with my parents or other trusted adult before going anywhere, helping anyone, accepting anything, or getting into a car.

I will tell people "NO" if they try to touch or hurt me. It's OK for me to stand up for myself.

I will tell my parents or other trusted adult if anything makes me feel sad, scared, or confused.

Going Online

I will always use good netiquette and not be rude or mean online.

I will ask my parents or other trusted adult before sharing information like my name, address, and phone number.

I won't meet face-to-face with anyone from the Internet.

I will tell my parents or other trusted adult if anything makes me feel sad, scared, or confused.

From http://www.netsmartz.org/Resources/Pledges

Why not just say, “No”?

What about the dangers?

When you can go online

Where you can go online

Managing personal information

Protecting passwords When you want to

know Net positive attitude

Set Expectations

http://cdn.netsmartz.org/tipsheets/protecting_kids.pdf

Learn About the Technology in Your Home

Access to App Store?

Laptop Webcam? Internet Connected?

Inappropriate Games & Apps?

iFunnySnap Chat Frontline Commando

Keep technology where you can see it Check in with your children when they are

using the Internet Keep an eye on Social Networking profiles Not cool to post embarrassing

pictures/messages on their social networking site

Monitor

Keep the conversation going with your child Ask questions about what she likes about

being online Challenge him to a duel Talk with them about protecting themselves

and respecting others online

Communicate

Resources