Digital Safety & Security
Important steps and strategies to protect students.
Educate to Stay Safe
The most important step to ensure our digital safety is to educate students on the topic of digital safety. This education can occur at school and at home. Students need to know the dangers that await them on the internet and on mobile devices. There are a number of strategies that students can learn to keep themselves and others safe on the internet.
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Ensure you do not share personal information.
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Don't be disrespectful to others.
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Use your time wisely and don't spend it all online.
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Cyberbullying hurts everyone involved so don't do it.
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Ask yourself if what you are sharing is necessary.
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Take the time to check out websites before utilizing the materials found on them.
Get More Information
If you are interested in learning more about digital safety and security please visit OnGuardOnline at https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/features/feature-0038-onguardonline#for-educators-amp-parents.