Safe on the Web
Internet Safety
Internet Safety, Enter Safely
Learn the 4 R's!
RECOGNIZE techniques used by online predators to deceive.
REFUSE requests for personal information.
RESOND assertity. If you ever feel uncomfortable on a site, leave the site immediately and tell a trusted adult.
REPORT any dangerous or suspicious contact that makes you feel uncomfortable.
Ask your parents for permission!
Asking your parents for permission to view or go onto a site is the number one way to be safe on the Internet. Parents know what sites are good and what sites are potential threats to you. Along with your parents the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) helps protect children online. COPPA requires websites to explain their privacy policies on their site and requires parents permission before collecting or using a child's information. COPPA
How credible is this Website?
It is important to understand how to identify credible websites. Here are some helpful hints!
1. Is there any information about the author on the site?
2. What organization is the website associated with?
3. Is the information current?
4. Is the author biased?
5. Can you edit the content of the site?
Evaluating websitesTake an Internet Safety Pledge!
Pledging to be safe online is the best way to learn about Internet safety and learn the rules of the information highway! This link will take you to a site of different safety pledges for different age groups! Take yours today! Safety Pledge
Bibliography
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- Video from Sulfer High Beta Club, youtube
- Picture of parent and child, New River Library, http://newriverlibrary.blogspot.com/2010/05/internet-safety.html
- Picture of address bar, Covenant Eyes, http://www.covenanteyes.com/2008/06/22/covenant-eyes-recognizes-internet-safety-month/
- Picture of Internet Safety Check, http://www.lisdweb.org/WEBA/roarkem/safety.htm