Internet+Safety

=You need to be careful when you are online. Decisions you make today could affect the rest of your life. Think before you post. = = = = = __Websites for teachers, parents, and students__:

 [] - select the Net Cetera link  [] - click on Kids, Parents and Schools link []

__ Vocabulary __

__ Cyberbullying __ – bullying using electronic communication – like a cell phone or computer (Bullying refers to the under 18 crowd; once a person is 18 it is called harassment.)

__ Sexting __ – sending or forwarding messages or photos that are sexually explicit (If the person in the photo is under 18, it is illegal; it is child pornography.)

__ Social networking sites __ – a site where people share personal information, photos, etc. (Examples would be Snapchat, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.)

__ Peer-to-peer (P2P) file-sharing __ – sharing things online (music, games, movies, etc.)

__ CIPA __ – Children’s Internet Protection Act – federal law that limits access to Internet sites (Our school has a filter to help protect students. Schools and libraries get discounts – through the E-rate program for having this software.)

__ COPPA __ – Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act – Websites must get parents’ consent for children under 13 to be able to share information.