Safe Internet Surfing

The internet provides a wonderful instrument for locating information, playing games, and communicating with friends. It provides great opportunity if used correctly. This PowerPoint will provide websites that will give you the tools to “surf” the internet safely and the means to handle and report misuse.

Online GamingFree games online can sharpen reading,

math and comprehension skills. They can be fun, pass the time and teach competition. But, games are built to make you want to play more and spend a lot of time online so you must learn to set limits on game time. Surf the following internet site to find good gaming practices.

http://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/11_16/control/gaming.aspx

Social Networking

My Space and Face Book are called social networks. Social Networks are a place for people to go to communicate with friends and find others who share the same interests.

The following sites will provide tips on making your homepage safe and tips on proper internet etiquette.

http://www.safeteens.com/safe-blogging-tips/

http://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/11_16/fun/social.aspx

Online Predators

Very simply, use every safe internet tool that you have to make your internet surfing safe. The following site will give tips regarding dealing with a cyberbully, pinpointing a predator, and what organizations to report internet misuse.

http://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/11_16/control/cyber.aspx http://www.idthecreep.com/

Texting to Twitter, Blogging to Vlogging

The internet has changed drastically in the past few years and will continue to evolve and change. But, the tips that you have learned will continue to provide tools for safe internet use.

Following are a few review questions to test your memory (and common sense). Please let your teacher know when you have begun the review. Click on the answer you believe is correct. After the review, feel free to access the websites again.

When you have completed the review, ask your teacher for the project and rubric sheet.

1. When playing online games: It is safe to give out your email address and I

M address.

You can keep the conversation impersonal and still have fun.

Be sure to use a nickname when you send your picture.

2. When adding a picture to your profile, it is a good idea to:

Choose a color photo over a black photo. Use a cartoon character. Keep the background simple.

3. If you add a person to your contact list and the person begins to bully or misuse their privileges it is too late to delete them.

True False

4. When you are being “cyberbullied”, do not: Save the evidence of the bullying. Tell a trusted adult. Retaliate and send messages and pictur

es about them. Learn how to block the bully from IM o

r delete them from your contacts.

5. If you have to get together with a person you have met online, remember to: Don’t go alone Meet in a public place Tell others where you are going. All of the above.

6. When a “pop-up” appears telling you that you are a winner:

a. Someone is trying to get your personal information.

b. Fill out the information carefully so that you will receive the prize.

c. It is a harmless way for businesses to advertise.

Great Job!

Continue to surf the web safely by remembering these tips and tools.

Sites for more information:http://www.thinkuknow.co.ukhttp://www.safeteens.comhttp://www.stopcyberbullying.org

Dwanna Callaway Spring II LS 591Final Project