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Computer Safety Both On and Offline
Elizabeth S. WolpertTech 503
March 4, 2013
Computer Safety & The 4B’s!
When thinking about computer safety both on and offline, remember the 4B’s!Be Safe
Be Responsible
Be Respectful
Be Caring Towards Others
Computer Hardware SafetyAvoid Physical Damage to Computers
Put on a firm desk, away from the edge.
Keep cords and cables away from foot traffic.
Never take apart the computer. You risk damage or electric shock.
Keep food, drinks and dust away from computer.
Insure computer for damage and theft.
Computer Hardware SafetyAvoid Computer Theft
Secure computer with a cable lock to a fixture or desk.
Inventory and engrave ID #’s onto computer.
If staying at a hotel, store electronics in a safe or secure it with reception desk.
Never leave unattended in public places.
Back up data on an external hard drive or online.
Avoid Damage from VirusesRemember: Email: Never Open -
DeleteScan virus protection
programs frequently.
Never download documents or programs from strange websites.
Unexpected attached files.
Email from strangers.
Forwarded mass emails.
SPAM in your email.
Guard Computer Information Protect data from accidental deleting, hard drive
crash, viruses or theft.
Securely store confidential data on a network file server, in the cloud, on an external hard drive, flash drive, CD or DVD.
Frequently back up important files.
Keep external back up drives, password data and personal ID documents in a bank safety deposit box.
Guard PasswordsPasswords should:
Never be given to friends or anyone online.
Be memorized.
Be stored in a secure place.
Be easy to remember, but secret from others.
Be different for each purpose.
Be numbered, lettered and case sensitive.
Be changed frequently.
Guard Private DataLimit access by setting screen savers to:
require entry log on and exit log off. auto log out when you are not working.
Don’t allow others use your passwords to work online.
Remember privacy is limited.School authorities can view online activity, emails,
passwords and files.
Follow Acceptable Use Policy, rules and guidelines.Misuse will prompt a review of data or loss of internet
use.
Guard Personal InformationNever give a social security number over the internet.
Caution who you give personal information: last name, birthday, home/email address or phone number.
Use secure websites (https://) when using a credit card online.
Frequently clean web browser of “cookies”.
Run spyware scans to clear hidden malware programs.
Be Private Online Never talk to strangers online:
Never reply to commercial solicitors or advertisements.
Never talk with strangers on emails, cell phone texts, chat rooms, social networks or blogs.
Never accept gifts, images or texts from strangers online.
Never tell strangers online where you live or are located.
Be Private Online Never give too much information online:
Never post images of yourself or others to any website, email or cell phone without parent permission.
Never post inappropriate images or messages about yourself or others online.
Never visit inappropriate websites.
Identify Cyber-Bully BehaviorWhat is Cyber Bulling?
How are messages sent?
Using digital communication to send malicious words or images to harm, intimidate, criticize, embarrass, abuse, discriminate or slander a person.
Via email messages, photo attachments, cell phone texts or images, blogs, facebook, shared Google docs, or YouTube videos.
Block Cyber BulliesDon’t respond online in any way. This engages
bullies.Save malicious messages or images as evidence. Tell a parent, teacher or school administrator.Block the sender(s) on all your electronic
accounts.Consider changing electronic accounts and
passwords.Visit these websites to learn more:
Common Sense MediaStop Cyber Bullying
Appropriate CommunicationRemember to follow the 4B’s!Be Safe
Protect yourself and others. Don’t share private information with anyone online.
Be ResponsibleThink before you post words, information or photos.
Be Respectful Think how your words, actions or images may affect
others.
Be Caring Towards OthersDo no harm. Do not intentionally hurt or destroy.
Appropriate CommunicationThink TAP when posting or receiving!
Messages and images should be:
Transparent: open, visible and accountable.
Accessible: considered public record.
Professional: courteous, respectful and businesslike.
Inappropriate CommunicationBe sure outgoing posts pass the 4B’s & TAP
tests!Before posting online:
Think how your words or images may affect others or your future.
If unsure, don’t send it or make appropriate changes.
Don’t change facts to benefit yourself or harm others.
Don’t misrepresent yourself to change your impression.
Inappropriate CommunicationsDo incoming items pass the 4B’s & TAP
tests?Never reply to incoming messages or images
that make you upset or uncomfortable.
Stop communicating and tell a parent or teacher.
Never access or distribute inappropriate images or material from websites.
Filters and Web BookmarksFilters and bookmarks help you navigate
safely.Install Integrity Online. This proxy server filters
web search requests to block inappropriate websites and helps locate safe websites while browsing.Integrity Online
Use Portaportal. This web based utility bookmarks selected websites for fast and safe access. PortaPortal
Practice Online SafetyWork in open, visible areas while on the
internet so parents or teachers can monitor your safety.
Ask parents to monitor your web browsing and help you navigate SPAM and emails.
Learn more internet safety tips with your parents: Visit Edutopia
Learn About Copyright Law
Copyright laws protect authors and inventors from people who want to steal, copy, distribute, display, perform or make things based on original work.
Learn more about copyright laws. Cyber BeeCopyright Mystery
Be Responsible Online & OfflineRespect published information, images and
music.
Do not download or copy work without author’s permission.
Do not plagiarize another’s original work.
Do not delete or destroy other’s work.
Cite publications in your work and on a bibliography.
Use Public Domain WebsitesRespect Original Work
Permitted Websites
To reuse digital resources, search for shared works posted on public domain or Creative Commons.
Cite resources appropriately.
For content, images, music and videos, visit:Creative CommonsGoogle Images FlickrJamendo Blip Tv
Learn More Internet SafetyVisit these websites to learn more safety tips: Netsmartz
www.responsiblenetism.org
www.connectsafely.com
http://isafe.org/wp/
www.notmykid.org/
BibliographyJohnson, D. (2012). The classroom teacher’s
technology survival guide. San Francisco, CA: John Wiley & Sons. 149-170.
Todoric, M. E. (2011). Guidelines for acceptable electronic communication with students. The Education Digest, 77(3), 47-49.
Wells, D. (2012). Copyright: Do it right the first time. Learning & Leading with technology, 39(7), 34-35.
Annotated Hyperlink List www.netsmartz.org www.responsiblenetism.org www.connectsafely.com http://isafe.org/wp/ www.notmykid.org/ http://www.edutopia.org/sage-advice-children-online-safety http://www.edutopia.org/cyberbullying-internet-digital-citizenship-resources#gra
ph3 http://www.commonsensemedia.org/cyberbullying/toolkit http://stopcyberbullying.org/ http://www.portaportal.com/ http://www.cyberbee.com/cb_copyright.swf http://www.loc.gov/teachers/copyrightmystery/ www.creativecommons.org www.Googleimages www.flickr www.Jamendo.com www.Blip.tv
