Digital Citizenship Manual
Example Video on Cyberbullying1
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Email and Internet Safety Email and Internet SafetyThe internet
is a vastly growing research tool that offers insight to the world
in which we live. Through the internet we are able to make
connections and learn more about our world. Although there are
positives of using the internet, there are also negatives. Provided
below are Email and Internet Safety tips that if carried out
properly can promote a cyber-safe society.When using your email,
change your password often. - When creating a password, use
alphanumeric characters.Make sure to properly log in and out of
your email during each use.Do not open an email from a person that
you do not know.- Any emails received from unrecognizable senders
should be placed in the junk also known as SPAM folder.Do not post
your email on the internet.Ask permission from parents and teachers
when there is useful information that can be downloaded.Keep
personal information private.If there is anything that you observe
or that makes you uncomfortable, please inform your parent or
teacher.Do not post anything on the internet that you would not
feel comfortable with your parents and teachers seeing.
3Email and Internet Safety Web Resources
www.kids.getnetwise.org/safetyguide/kidswww.fitforafeast.com/online.safety.tips.htm
www.gaggle.netwww.commonsensemedia.org/privacy-and-interentsafety
www.safekids.com/kids-rules-for-online-safetywww.zoobuh.com (safe
email and parent
controlled)www.wisekids.org.uk/online_safety_tips_kids
www.kidpower.org/library/article/safe-without-scared/www.truecare.com/for-kidshttps://www.commonsensemedia.org/educators/erate-teachers
http://www.netsmartz.org/NetSmartzKids/InternetSafetyEveryday
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Copyright and Plagiarism Copyright: Students will respect the
rights of copyright owners. Copyright infringement occurs when you
inappropriately reproduce a work that is protected by a copyright.
If a work contains language that specifies appropriate use of that
work, you should follow the expressed requirements. If you are
unsure whether or not you can use a work, you should request
permission from the copyright owner. Plagiarism: Plagiarism is
taking the ideas or writings of others and presenting them as if
they were yours. You will not plagiarize works that you find on the
Internet or in electronic or printed materials.
(Athens City Board of Education, 2014-2015)
