Netiquette and Safe Internet Usage
Netiquette is a term commonly used to describe network etiquette. It defines the appropriate use of online communication throughout cyberspace.
http://www.albion.com/netiquette/
Social Media: online communication that is used by the community for interaction and content-sharing. Currently the most popular would be FaceBook and Twitter.
How to Guide (creating a school social media policy): https://www.edutopia.org/pdfs/edutopia-anderson-social-media-guidelines.pdf
Cyberbullying: when others are bullied online/ electronically.
- Monitor students and children when they are online.
- Research and visit their websites frequently.
- Always have access to their passwords and review their pages frequently.
- Always be aware of what they are doing and ask questions.
- Keep communication with your students or children so that they are aware of the necessity for them to notify you immediately of any concerns or issues.
Policy: http://alex.state.al.us/stopbullying/sites/alex.state.al.us.stopbullying/files/Model_Policy.pdf
Quick Tips: http://cdn.netsmartz.org/tipsheets/Cyberbullying_Unplugged_2014.pdf
Safe Internet Usage for Students
- Share passwords with parents and parents only.
- Obey the rules for internet usage.
- Do not give out personal information, especially to strangers.
- Check with parents before changing anything to the computer set up.
- Do not become a victim, nor contribute to anyone becoming the victim of cyber bullying.
- Do not agree to meet with anyone that you meet online.
- Report things to parents that make you feel uncomfortable.
- Have your parents approve your posts before posting them, especially if they contain photos.
Safe Internet Usage Video for Students