Internet+Safety

The Room 6 Blog and Wiki are **not private spaces** - they are open to the whole world to view. Great care must be taken to protect yourself in this or any web-based environment. Watch the video clip below and be ready to discuss why we have to take **precautions** and what you think they should be. Once you post something you lose control over it so be sure you are happy for your teacher, mother or granny to see it. What will your future employer discover about you when he googles your name at a job interview? Think about your **digital footprint** - it is with you forever!


 * Check out this Safety Quiz:** [|**http://www.safekids.com/quiz/**]

Internet Safety by Kachina:
You will never know what you will find on the internet- you can get some totally wicked stuff or things that are just plain wrong. One of the ways to keep safe on the internet is to keep your personal details private. Personal details, as in your full name, email address and mobile phone number. **Take the quiz below and find out how smart you really are on the Internet.** As you will find, there are a lot of different ways to be intimidated or stalked by people on the Internet but that’s not the only way to be scammed while you are online. You can also be tricked into downloading **net nasties** such as **viruses** or **spyware.** If you find something that really scares you or makes you feel bad or upset, close the window and get an adult to come take a look. Make sure you don’t delete the item because you can use it as proof when you report it. It really helps if your family computer is in a family room so an adult can keep an eye on you. So don’t feel scared while you’re online, just make sure if you feel uncomfortable don’t delay, to talk to an adult.
 * This is wise advice from Kachina, Year 7.**

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ON-LINE LINGO:
Here is a selection of terms that you as parents might like to know in your task of keeping the family safe on the Internet. This poster came from the [|kidsmart safety website.]