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Internet Safety - Students

Internet Safety - Students. Middle School Presentation. What Students Need to Know. The Internet is a powerful tool that should be used wisely. It allows access to a vast library of resources. It enables students to communicate with people around the world. It provides a creative outlet.

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Internet Safety - Students

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  1. Internet Safety - Students Middle School Presentation Virginia Beach City Public Schools

  2. What Students Need to Know The Internet is a powerful tool that should be used wisely. • It allows access to a vast library of resources. • It enables students to communicate with people around the world. • It provides a creative outlet. Safe Teens Virginia Beach City Public Schools

  3. What Students Need to Know Not all Internet information is valid or appropriate • Sexually explicit material or violent images can negatively affect students. • Sexual predators will try to convince students to trust them. • Internet information may promote negative attitudes and illegal activities. Safe Teens Virginia Beach City Public Schools

  4. What Students Need to Know Learn to maximize the Internet’s potential while protecting yourself from potential abuse. • Critical-thinking skills should be applied to Internet resources and Web surfing. • Know what to do and who to go to for help when you encounter offensive or threatening behavior online. • Students and adults are required by law to report illegal Internet communications to ISPs and local law enforcement. Angela’s Experience Virginia Beach City Public Schools

  5. What Students Need to Know Learn to maximize the Internet’s potential while protecting yourself from potential abuse. Tips by Teens for Teens Julie’s Journey Virginia Beach City Public Schools

  6. What Students Need to Know Internet messages and people who send them are not always what or who they seem. • People in chat rooms and blogs are not always who they appear to be. • Realize when an Internet encounter may be questionable. • Do not open e-mail attachments from unknown sources. • Never reveal your full name, location, age or where you go to school while online. • Electronic footprints can be misused. Surf Safer Virginia Beach City Public Schools

  7. What Students Need to Know Predators and cyberbullies anonymously use the Internet to manipulate students. Learn to avoid dangerous situations. • Sexual predators deceive students by pretending to be students themselves. • Bullies use IM and the Internet for harassing others or spreading rumors. • Know that posting personal information and pictures can allow predators to begin grooming for illegal meetings and actions. Safe Teens You Can’t Take it Back Virginia Beach City Public Schools

  8. What Students Need to Know Which online activities are safe and legal? • Gaming sites can attract sexual predators and/or cyberbullies. • Some games may contain pornographic and/or violent images. Talk with a trusted adult about what is acceptable. • Know how to detect whether a specific file download is legal and/or free of malicious code. 10 Tips for Dealing with Griefers The 411: File Sharing Virginia Beach City Public Schools

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