Internet+Safety

Section 1 - Internet Safety Guidelines for Teachers


 * Use the network, internet, and equipment responsibly - nothing you write on the web is completely private
 * When creating accounts, use nicknames or acronyms rather than students' full names
 * Do not make or access unauthorized copies of software or information on the network
 * Do not use the network or internet for commercial, for-profit purposes, product advertisement or political lobbying
 * Make sure to use e-mail to transmit information that falls within state and federal regulations
 * Limit time spent on social media sites and use them responsibly
 * Be a fearless user of appropriate content
 * Monitor students' use of the internet at all times

Section 2 - Internet Safety Guidelines for Students (Classrooms)


 * Do not reveal any personal identity information in your screen names such as your birthday, hobbies, hometown, or school.
 * Use the network, internet, and equipment responsibly - nothing you write on the web is completely private
 * Only open e-mail from sources you know
 * Share photos of yourself, family, and friends with people you know
 * Do not use, or respond to, inappropriate language that would promote violence or hatred
 * Do not access obscene, pornographic and/or sexually explicit material
 * Create passwords with 8 characters or more, use numbers and letters, and change frequently
 * Avoid use of social media networks
 * When in doubt, ask your parents or teachers. If there are no parents or teachers around, log off.