TIPS FOR STUDENTS – DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP AND INTERNET SAFETY

Digital-Citizenship
  1. LAWS

Many sites and web tools are 13+. Most images and work online are protected by copyright.

2. TALK

Tell your parents what you’re doing online. Always ask a trusted adult if you’re unsure of anything.

3. FRIENDS

Don’t add or meet online friends without parent permission. Don’t trust everything friends tell you.

4. PRIVACY

Keep personal info private: Your full name, Address, Phone number, Passwords, Your plans and birthday

5. REPUTATION

Don’t post anything you wouldn’t want teachers, family, friends, and future employers to see.

7. BULLYING

Tell someone if you think cyberbullying is happening to you or other people you know.

9. MANNERS

Be polite and respectfull at all times. Treat others online how you’d like to treated.

6. QUESTION

You can’t believe everything you read and see online. There’s a lot of incorrect and biased info.

8. ACCOUNTS

Choose sensible email addresses and usernames. Use strong passwords and don’t share them with others

10. UNPLUG

Balance your screen time and green time. Get outdoors, move, play, and interact face to face.