Internet Use and Safety
Ms. Chavez speaking truths about the InternetFor many of us, the internet is an everyday tool we use to stay connected with loved ones or simply to check the weather outside, before we step outside of our homes. Although it may seem the internet can only bring good to our lives, the internet can come with negative effects if we do not use it properly.
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Personal Information on the Internet
The internet is almost like a black hole! Everything you put online remains stuck and stays stuck forever! So, let's make sure we only post information and pictures that we wouldn't mind others getting their paws on! If you are part of any social media site, most likely your information and images can easily be found through searching through any search engines like Google. Please, make sure your information from your social sites cannot be found and make sure all your social sites are set to the most private settings. Unless you want creepers searching for you...like this raccoon on the left!
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Protecting your Device |
Never add people on social media sites that you don’t know and never reply to unknown numbers that contact any of your devices. There are always people on the internet up to no good! With this in mind, make sure all your passwords are secure and unpredictable. Don’t use passwords like PASSWORD or 123456. Again, some people are only trying to cause trouble, like cyberbullies or people trying to spread viruses. Make sure if you are spammed with a virus to use antivirus software to sweep your device and always inform your friends if you think the virus may have spammed them. Don't forget to backup your files with either a hard drive or flash drive! Please always keep parents informed if you are contacted by a stranger or if you think your device has caught a virus. Don't forget to always spread love to your peers and not unkind words on the internet.
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Browsing for Information
Along with being smart internet user, please do not use your knowledge for plagiarizing! Yes, we use the internet to help us write papers and such, but it is essential to use our brain juices to come up with ideas! Also, when searching for information always use safe sites for browsing.
Websites for Safe Browsing
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Important Videos on Internet Safety |
Shmoop's Advice on Digital Safety |
Shmoop's credibility check |
Strutt Central's The Cyberbullying Virus
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