Internet SafetyDoing the Rightthing online

RCPS 5th Graders

Fall 2006

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Some BasicsSurfing the web is spending time searching for web pages using an address like Google or Ask.com.Email (electronic mail) and Attachments (items stuffed in the message) are ways to talk and send data to others.Chat and instant messaging is a way to talk to others with an application like AIM or YAHOO. Its called IMing someone.Viruses, & hacking, are when bad people do bad things to others for unkind fun or money. Example: hacking a password.Plagiarism is copying someones work then calling it your own its illegal.Passwords should be strong and hard to break vsWeak and easy to break.The computer works on the net by accessing other computers at addresses with an application called a browser.

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Pledge:Tell an adult about anything you see or find on the internet that makes you feel uncomfortable or confused.

Can you be sure who you are Talking to on Instant Message?Wizziwig: Are you Sure?Insert The Boy who loved IM-lesson in instant messaging clip from netsmartz.org

OnlineSocial SitesBad people called predators can watch and read your informationDont give predators any reason to contact you.

Pledge: Dont share information about your family, relatives or friends.

Dont share your name, address, phone numbers, or the location of your house to anyone on the internet.Why would he want to know?

Giving away too much info.Chat/Instant Messages Different screen name just for chatting avoids Teresas problem.Insert How Hard is it to target kids online clip from netsmartz.org

Pledge:

Do not answer messages that make you feel uncomfortable, or are threatening.

Tell your parents or trusted adult about anything that makes you feel uncomfortable.

Do not send threatening or mean messages to others.

Email

Who? You dont know!

Attachments - infect the computer.Your Newest email friend?Chat/Instant Messages Different screen name just for chatting avoids Teresas problem.MouseTrap CD imageVirginia Community Policing Institute

Pledge: NEVER meet someone, from the internet, by yourself.

Ask your parents for permission and help to meet someone in a public place.

File Sharing- Dont be Pirate Access to another computer or share YOUR files. Download music? save a file to YOUR computer from someone elses computer. Breaking copyright and legal use laws

The Internet is an ever increasing part of our worlduse it wisely!

Do the right thing on the internetRealize that File Sharing and downloading music for free is illegal.

Dont Copy other peoples work. Its stealing called Plagiarism.

Make up strong Passwords that use letters and numbers (not regular words or names)

Ask your parents if your home computer is protected from hackers and viruses.

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Discuss Internet Pledge with your parents. Then follow these guidelines.

Tell an adult about anything you see or find on the internet that makes you feel uncomfortable or confused.

Dont share information about your family, relatives or friends. Dont share your name, address, phone numbers, or the location of your house to anyone on the internet.

Do not answer messages that make you feel uncomfortable, or are threatening. Tell your parents or trusted adult about anything that makes you feel uncomfortable. Do not send threatening or mean messages to others.

NEVER meet someone, from the internet, by yourself. Ask your parents for permission and help to meet someone in a public place.

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