Using the Internet & Social Media Safely Leslie Cash Shelby County Technology Resource Teacher
Feb 22, 2016
Using the Internet & Social Media
SafelyLeslie Cash
Shelby County Technology Resource
Teacher
The Internet and social media are part of our lives.
Chatting with your child
The Internet is EVERYWHERE Life in the 21st Century requires
it’s use
Internet Use
Like any tool, you need to know how to use it safely
Internet Use
Start Early
Bring up the subject often
Repeat the instructions often
Be Patient
Small doses are better
Instructional Tips
Easy and EVERYWHERE–Computers–Laptops–Cell phones–Tablets–Game Consoles
Accessibility
Keep the computer in a common area
Check sites out yourself first Ask to see what they are doing Check the history Use a filter
Supervise
Tell them what to do if they find something inappropriate
Require parental permission before typing name, address, or phone number
Instruct
Explain that just because it’s on the Internet does NOT mean it’s true
Help them look to see if a site is trustworthy
Instruct
Make it age appropriate but reiterate the basics
Know what they can handle– Webcams– Phones– Social Sites– Email or Instant messaging
Check the Terms of Use
Different Ages Require Different Skills
Reputation– Nothing disappears– Anything you share can be
shared again– Personal and Professional
separate Don’t impersonate someone
else Limit friends to people they
actually know
Universal Tips
Don’t respond Contact site to have information
removed Block the bully Recognize the signs of a cyberbully Encourage your child to support
victim– Don’t engage in bullying– Don’t forward anything– Do tell bully to stop
Cyberbullying
Something to think about
OnGuardOnline.gov Shelby County Webpage
– Technology Link > Learn How! > Online Safety
OR – Technology Link > Parents and Students
> Online Safety Internet Archive http://
archive.org/index.php
Where to learn more