Transcript Internet Safety Lesson - High Point University

Be Computer Smart
Internet Safety
Kathy Pascavage
Safety
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Cyberpals are strangers. Never
meet a cyberpal face to face
without taking a safe adult with
you.
Never give out any personal
identity information unless a
safe adult says it’s OK.
Manners
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Be a good cyber citizen.
Copying information from a web
site and pretending it is yours is
called plagiarism.
Downloading or sharing
copyright protected software
without permission is stealing.
Advertising
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Learn to recognize
advertisements.
Protect yourself, your family,
and your friends by not giving
any identification information to
any Website without permission
from a safe adult.
Research
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Smart searching includes trying
more then one site and more
then one keyword.
Find out how to view high quality
web sites that are trustworthy.
Technology
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Cyberspace connects real
people and information around
the world.
Remember to keep your
passwords private.
Ask your family and school to
use anti-virus software and
firewalls to protect your
computer and your work.
By understanding and following
these rules, you will keep your
computer, your family, and
yourself safe.
References
www.staysafeonline.info