here are 10 Tips to being Cyber Smart
1. Remember, When you post something online it is there forever. Therefore think before you post, because what you post today will impact you in the future.
2. Never share your PERSONAL INFORMATION online with anyone, this includes your passwords, phone number, address or even your school!
3. Only accept friend request off of people you know or have met. DO NOT Accept anyone you have never met, they may be out to harm you. An online friend you don't know is a STRANGER!
4. Make sure all of your social network pages are on private, you only want the people you know searching and looking at your personal life.
5. Don't Believe everything you read online, make sure you know where the information is coming from.
6. Keep your parents informed about your activities online, if you come across something that makes you feel uncomfortable or uneasy, make sure you tell an adult straight away.
7. If you want to upload a video or photo that have other people in it, make sure you seek permission before posting it online.
8. If your parents don't know, share and help them when using the internet, inform them about the sites you use, making sure that they know how to use them too.
9. If you are being harassed or bullied online, make sure you let an adult know as soon as possible.
10. Don't say things online to people that you wouldn't say to their face!!
Cyber Safety Solutions (2014) & Australian Federal Police (2014).
Cybersafe information
Digital footprint
There are lots of cool things to do and see online. You have the ability to do so many cool things! but remember everything you post online combines to make your digital footprint. It's important to think about what you share with your friends may also be viewed by people you don't know, once its online its there forever!!!
cybersmart (2015).
Cyberbullying
Bullying can happen anywhere at any time. Unfortunately the cyber world opens up the opportunity for people to bully from behind a screen. if you experience someone cyber bullying you, don't hesitate to tell an adult, or call kids help line for further information.
Social networking, online friends
Socializing online can be a great tool to keep up to date with friends and family. Its important to remember that social networking sites are used by people all around the world. Talking to someone you have never met online is the same as talking to a stranger on the street.
CYBERSMART (2015).
Sexting/Respecting others
The internet is a great place for sharing stuff, but you need to remember that you are responsible for what you share online or send in a message. And that means there can be a very serious side to all the fun. Respect other people’s content. If you want to post content or images that aren’t yours, ask first. Check with your mum or dad before you pass on content that you find online to other people.
