The internet and email for students are excellent educational tools for students to use, but it is important that students are safe when browsing the internet. There are cyber predators that prey on innocent children using the internet.
Adults need to teach students how to safely navigate the internet. Here are some tips:
Never give out personal information (name, address, phone number)
Use the internet under adult supervision
Never engage in conversation with strangers
Never agree to meet a stranger off the internet in person
Do not give out passwords
Obtain permission before downloading any software or programs
Safety Tips for Email:
Change your password regularly and keep it in a safe place
Don’t share your password with anyone
Don’t open attachments from anyone you don’t know
Log out or sign off from your account when you’ve finished looking at/sending your emai