Internet+Safety

=Internet Drivers License= Using technology is a privilege not a right...just like driving a car. There are rules to the road, and you must obey the law. Speed limits, stop lights and safety belts are part of being a good driver on the road. These rules of the road keep you and others safe. The same is true for navigating technology, there are rules that you should follow when you use technology that will keep you safe. When you know and follow these rules, technology will be fun to use and help you to learn a lot! Remember that the Internet connects you to the whole world through your computer. You wouldn’t run out of your house and go somewhere without your parents permission would you? You should also always tell your parents where you are going on the Internet! They always want to hear about the fun places you are visiting! =Internet Rules= Some information is private and should not be shared over the Internet, this includes: 1. Your last name 2. Your phone number 3. Your address 4. The name of your school 5. A picture of yourself Parents and teachers always want to know about the fun things that you are doing on the Internet, be sure to tell a parent or teacher before you log onto the Internet. If you would like to learn more about Internet safety, be sure to watch [|Faux Paw the Techno Cat in Adventures in the Internet], visit [|Net Smartz] , and visit [|Disney’s Surfswell Island!]  =Internet Safety Poem = I have a special secret whenever I'm online. I don't tell others about the things that really are just mine. My e-mail and my home address, my phone number and name, these are just for me to know when chatting or playing games. Instead, I use my nonsense name, It's my online identity! When people ask me who I am, I introduce my "cyber-me." And when I want to surf the Web, to visit places that are cool, I get some help from mom or dad, or teachers from my school.
 * Sometimes a website will ask you to fill out a form that requires some of this information. Before you fill it out, be sure to have a trusted adult look at the website and give you permission.