Cyber Safety - Ingham ISD

Don’t give out identifying information on the Internet
- This is stuff like your full name, address, & phone number.
There’s a lot you can do to exit an inappropriate website.
- Click ‘X’ in the top corner of the window
- Turn off the computer
- Click the ‘Back’ button on your Web browser
- ‘Control-Alt-Delete’
Bewareof e-mails from people you don’t know or that contain weird attachments.
- They could contain viruses that can destroy your computer!
- Downloading and duplication of copyrighted stuff, like songs and movies, is illegal.
Use your parents, teachers, other mentors, and i-Safe as teammates in Internet safety.
Have fun on the Internet
- You can use the Internet for many cool things. But like any community (real or cyber), there are times in cyberspace where you can find yourself in scary situations. A little street smarts on the ‘Net’ will help your online experience befun, rewarding, and safe!

Download Printable Tip Sheet

Online Resources

The resources below are some useful links about this issue.

NetSmartz.org - Educational resource from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Discusses various internet safety topics.

WiredSafety.org - World's largest online safety and help group.

SafeTeens.com - A place for teens and parents to learn how to use the Internet safely.

Michigan.gov/MSP - Michigan State Police

iSafe.org - i-SAFE Inc. is the worldwide leader in the Internet safety education.

WiredWithWisdom.com - Web Wise Kids is an online safety organization. Kids, parents, teachers and law enforcement discover innovative Internet safety education programs to protect today’s youth from online dangers.

KathySchrock.net/psa - Public service annoucements in the classroom.

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