Internet Safety in Schools

Why is internet safety becoming more important in schools?

• Because schools are reducing the use of technology.

• Because internet safety is not well understood.

• Because schools utilize online materials and resources in and out of class.

• Because there are no policies in place at the district level.

Who needs to know the policies in place at the district level regarding technology use?

• Only teachers

• Only students

• Only parents

• All stakeholders in the district, including parents, students, and teachers

What is important to consider when speaking to kids about internet safety?

• To provide as much information as possible

• To speak to kids at their level and allow grade appropriate scaffolding, wording, and lessons

• To focus only on the negative aspects of the internet

• To discourage the use of technology altogether

What should you ask yourself before posting or uploading something online according to the image?

• Will it get many likes?

• Is it a high-quality picture?

• Would it be cool if my grandma saw this?

• Will my friends be jealous?

What does the image suggest about the permanence of online posts?

• They can be easily deleted

• They will live on forever

• They are temporary

• They are private

Is it possible to stay anonymous forever according to the information in the image?

• Yes, with the right tools

• No, nothing stays anonymous

• Yes, if you use a pseudonym

• No, unless you never post anything

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What should you always do when you are not using them to ensure the security of your passwords?

• Write them down and keep them visible

• Leave them logged in for convenience

• Always sign out

• Share them with trusted friends

What should you assume about your online activities, especially when using public wifi?

• No one can see what you are doing

• Only your contacts can see what you are doing

• Everyone can see everything you are doing

• Online activities are always private

What is a recommended practice before opening or clicking on a link?

• Click on all links without hesitation

• Only click on links sent by friends

• Open the link if it looks interesting

• Don’t open or click on a link if you’re not 100% sure

What should you always check to verify the security of a website?

• The number of advertisements on the page

• The website's color scheme

• The url and the green lock

• The speed at which the page loads