Email and Internet Safety
How children can be safe on the internet.
It is crucial for student to be safe while they are using the internet. With the amount of internet use that is present in todays classrooms it is important for students and parents to be aware of guidelines to keep safe. The following are a few of the ways that experts recommend to keep children safe while they are on the internet and while they are using email.
1. Don't share personal information
2. Only get on parent approved sites/have a parent blocker
3. Make your account information unique
4. Do not post things that you would not want others to see (the internet never goes away)
5. Do not have personal information on your screen names
6. Do not share your passwords with anyone except your parents
7. Only post parent approved photos
8. Do not open or purchase from an online add without consulting your parents first
9. Do not download anything without parent permission
10. Do not bully others while on the internet
While all of the rules above are great ways to stay safe while online, your parents and teachers may also have other rules for you to follow. It is very important for you to listen and follow the rules given to you by these adults as they are for your own good.
1. Don't share personal information
2. Only get on parent approved sites/have a parent blocker
3. Make your account information unique
4. Do not post things that you would not want others to see (the internet never goes away)
5. Do not have personal information on your screen names
6. Do not share your passwords with anyone except your parents
7. Only post parent approved photos
8. Do not open or purchase from an online add without consulting your parents first
9. Do not download anything without parent permission
10. Do not bully others while on the internet
While all of the rules above are great ways to stay safe while online, your parents and teachers may also have other rules for you to follow. It is very important for you to listen and follow the rules given to you by these adults as they are for your own good.
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References
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