Online Safety
It is
incredibly important that we stay safe online, and I am committed to keeping
my students safe as they use technology. Here are a few things to remember
when using the Internet:
·
Keep personal
information to yourself. NEVER tell someone where you live, what school you
go to, how old you are, what your parents’ names are, what car your parents
drive, what church you attend, or anything of that nature.
·
Keep privacy settings
ON. Marketing sites want to know what you are looking at, but so do hackers.
Do not allow apps or websites to run in the background or access your
location.
·
Choose strong
passwords. Do not use your name and try to use numbers AND symbols when
possible.
· Be careful about what
you post. Do not post pictures that have your address or the outside of your
home in them. Deleting something from the Internet does not always ensure
that copies that other people made are not out there. Think twice before
posting any picture or status.
· Practice safe browsing.
Do not click on untrusted websites and never click on unreliable
advertisements. Hackers tend to lure victims in by using interesting
headlines or thumbnails as bait. DO NOT FALL FOR IT. Always ask if you have
any doubt.
· Be careful about what
you download. Many times, viruses can be attached to games and other
compelling content.
The United States Department of Justice
website offers
a resource about how to keep kids safe online.
I recommend browsing their tips and additional resources.
Take this
Digital Risk Assessment
to test your knowledge about digital safety!