This document provides guidelines for safe and responsible internet use. It recommends that children should never use the internet without adult supervision or share personal information online. It also advises not downloading or opening files from unknown sources as they may contain viruses. Several tips are given for email and netiquette such as keeping messages short, not using all capital letters, and telling an adult about any uncomfortable online experiences.

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Internet Netiquette & Safety

3. • Never use the
Internet without
adult supervision.
• Never drink or eat at
a computer. Food
and drinks can
damage the
keyboard take care
of your computer
and keep it clean.

4. • Never use bad
language or write
hateful things about
another person.
• Never share your
password, keep
your password a
secret*******.

5. • Never give out
information, such as
your name, address,
telephone number,
school name or a
friend's name
• Never download
files or programs
without permission
from an adult. They
can contain viruses
or programs that
can harm your
computer.

6. • Do not open or click
on banners or
advertisements and
if one pops open,
click the X to close
it.
• Do not put a magnet
near your
computer's CPU this
can damage the
computer.

7. • Be careful handling
floppy disks, do not
play with the mental
clip this can damage
the disk
• Always use the CD-
ROM button to open
and close the CD-
ROM drive pushing
on the door can
damage it.

8. • Always share your
Internet knowledge
with others.
• Never respond to a
message that makes
you feel confused or
uncomfortable, tell
your teacher or
parent if you come
across any
information online
that makes you feel
uncomfortable.

9. • Be careful
downloading files or
programs. They can
contain viruses that
can harm your
computer
• Never agree to go
meet a person you
have met online.
You should know
everyone on your
buddy list.

10. • Never send your
picture to a person
you have met online.
• Remember
Spammers collect
screen names in
chat rooms.

11. • Do not forward
email without the
author's
permission.
• Tell your teacher or
parent if you come
across any
information online
that makes you feel
uncomfortable.

12. • Never use a
computer to steal or
destroy computers,
files or programs.
• Keep your email
messages short and
to the point and
always include a
subject line.

13. • Do not criticize
anyone online.
(Netiquette)
• Capital letters
means that you are
shouting.
(Netiquette)

14. • Never open an email
from a sender you
do not know
especially if it has
an attachment. This
could be a virus.
• Email Attachments
can contain
computer viruses be
careful before you
open them. You can
scan attachments
for viruses.

15. • Delete suspicious
email do not open
them and then
empty your deleted
folder.
• Look for the security
lock on the taskbar
before entering
private information
into the computer.

16. Credits
• http://bcsberlin.k12.nj.us/CPUsite/Computers/index.h
• Slim Goodbody. "Math Monsters: Computers."
unitedstreaming.
http://www.unitedstreaming.com/
– Real World Examples: Using the Internet

17. Other Resources
• Scholastic. "Magic School Bus Gets Programmed,
The."
unitedstreaming. http://www.unitedstreaming.com/
• http://www.brainpop.com/technology/computers/internet/
• http://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/currentevents/o
nlinesafety/