Internet Safety and Cyberbullying

Mrs. TruddenMrs. Clifford

Website and Ad SafetyWork on the assigned website only....don’t navigate away.

Never click on advertisements....they are there to distract you.

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Downloading and File-Sharing

Download and share media safely and from approved websites

It is illegal to share copyrighted materials without permission

You could unknowingly download or distribute viruses and illicit material.

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Email, IM, MySpace and Facebook

Protect yourself by:Communicating with

people you know in personKeeping your personal

information privateNot meeting offlineNot responding to

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Cell Phones Never post your cell

phone number onlineNever send photos or

videos of yourselfDon’t respond to harassing text Having a cell phone is a privilege,

not a right.

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You control your behavior and reputation as well as how much personal information is revealed.

Be a good friend and sibling and encourage others to be safer online.

Talk to a trusted adult if anything makes you feel scared or uncomfortable.

Make Safe Online Choices

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• P - Protection (about your identity and reputation)

• A - Appropriate (about inappropriate sites)

• L - Legal (about plagiarism, copying software/music)

• S - Safe & Responsible (about handling computers, software, equipment, backing up)

PRES Students are Technology PALS!

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What is Bullying?

P...purposeful behavior

I...imbalance of power

C...continual

P.I.C. Criteria

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Cyberbullying

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What is Cyberbullying?Spreading rumors and/or gossip

Posting pictures without consent

Stealing passwords to assume someone’s identity.

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Harrassing or threatening with mean or bad language

Most cases of cyberbullying are committed by someone that you know

• If someone tries to

• isolate you from family and friends

• turn you against your parents or guardians

• tell you to keep secrets

• sent inappropriate materials or talk about things that make you feel uncomfortable

• threaten you

Warning Signs of Cyberbullying

Tell an adult you trust!These warning signs apply online and offline!

What Not to Do!

•Don’t give your personal information to anyone....like name, age, birthday, address, school, schedule•Don’t post photos and videos of yourself or anyone without permission•NEVER give out your usernames and passwords to anyone!

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What to do!

•If you are ever cyberbullied:•Tell a trusted adult•Do not respond•Save the evidence

If anyone threatens you or you feel that you are in immediate danger, talk to an adult you trust and they will contact your

local law-enforcement agency.

The Internet is private.....right???

If it is on the internet, it is NOT PRIVATE!

• Profiles and blogs are not only viewed by your friends, but also by:

• Parents and Relatives

• Teachers and Principals

• Colleges and Universities

• Employers

• ONLINE PREDATORS

Real-Life Consequences

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