3. Surfer dude… Ways that the internet should be used Cyber security can limit the amount of material that is available to kids and you could make the home website a kid safe search engine. Talking to kids about the risks and minuses of using the internet is also a good way to promote internet safety but share with them the advantages of the internet and why it is there for them. Educational material, reading materials that interests readers, pen-pal sites, parental information and reference materials The internet should not be used to show: inappropriate websites, addresses, phone numbers, full names and personal information and pictures.
9. Netiquette Ned Netiquette is the etiquette of the internet and teaches you to always be nice and courteous. Flame Wars: A flame is an e-mail. A flame war is sending mean e-mails or too many emails to another internet user. You can avoid a flame war by being calm, ignoring the message or sending a polite message back asking them what they meant.
10. Netiquette Ned Two things to remember while being online is to be smart and always follow the rules. Stay away from all capital letter phrases because it signifies yelling or anger. If you become uncomfortable with a topic or site you find on the internet, you should click out of it or go to a new webpage.
11. Netiquette Ned The difference between a public and a private e-mail message is that everybody can see public e-mails but private is just between you and the receiver. An emoticon is an icon that shows emotion and can reveal too many things that are violent, mean or impolite.
13. What is a chat room? *A chat room is a current conversation on the computer between two or more people. In chat rooms, users can enter text by typing on the keyboard and entering text. Two ways you can stay safe in a chat room: *if you’re asked for a screen name for a chat room, use a nickname- never your real name *if you get an email telling you not to tell your parents about it, don’t reply and tell an adult right away
14. CHAT ROOM SAFETY! Chat rooms are a fun way to communicate with your friends and family! However, it is on the internet, which means there are some safety rules you must follow. What should I do if I read something in a chat room that makes me uncomfortable? *Leave the chat room and tell an adult immediately. What type of information can you give out in a chat room? *nicknames and information that would not give away any personal information What type of information can’t you give out in a chat room? *your real name, passwords, telephone numbers, address, banking details, etc.
16. Surfer dude… Ways that the internet should be used Cyber security can limit the amount of material that is available to kids and you could make the home website a kid safe search engine. Talking to kids about the risks and minuses of using the internet is also a good way to promote internet safety but share with them the advantages of the internet and why it is there for them. Educational material, reading materials that interests readers, pen-pal sites, parental information and reference materials The internet should not be used to show: inappropriate websites, addresses, phone numbers, full names and personal information and pictures.
