Internet+Safety

Section 1

Internet Safety for Teachers
 * Teachers need to have AUPs.
 * Recommended that students not use their name. Other schools have found that nicknames are an effective way to deal with the name issue.
 * Teachers need to get written permission to post students pictures and work before placing it onto the web.
 * Teachers and students need to recognize that a web site that refers to their school or district represents them in cyberspace just as a school newsletter or yearbook represents the school in their community. Because of this they need to only post things that are appropriate on the web site. What is appropriate is defined in the AUP.

Internet Safety for Students
 * People in chat rooms, instant message “buddies,” or those who visit a blog may not be who they appear to be. Students should learn to recognize when someone is potentially dangerous.


 * Students need to realize when an Internet encounter may be questionable and how to protect themselves when this occurs.


 * E-mail can cause malicious code infection problems for a computer or network. Students should not open e-mail or attachments from unknown sources.


 * Students need to know which information is safe to share with others online, which should never be shared, and why sharing it could put them at risk.


 * Students never should reveal online any information about where they live or attend school.


 * Students need to be aware their electronic messages, even those with known friends, can leave electronic footprints that can be misused by others.

Classroom Rules 1. Don't go into chat rooms. 2. Don't get on social networking sites. 3. Do not upload too many personal pictures of yourself. 4. Make sure you log off every web site you leave. 5. Treat the computers with respect. 6. Do not post any personal information online such as: where you live or go to school, or your full name. 7. Don't open emails from unknown senders. 8. Always log off of the computer.