How to stay safe on the Internet KS3

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How to stay safe on the Internet - KS3
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Benefits of the Internet

• Instant Communication
• chat, instant messaging, social networks, blogs
• Information
• Every major newspaper now online
• Encyclopedias
• Entertainment
• Movie guides, music, online games
• File Swapping
• Download/upload and share photos, video and music

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What do you use it for
Swapping friends and Buddy Lists
Searching
Gaming
Homework
Instant Messaging
E-mailing friends
Downloading music
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How many of you do the following, put your hands
up when asked.

• When you are online where do you surf from?
• Have you used a Chatroom, Instant Messaging,
  Message Board, Blog?
• Does anyone belong to an online Social Network
  (My Space, Bebo, Friendster, any others)
• Who has online friends?

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Online chat and file-sharing.

• Online...
• Instant Messaging
• Chatrooms
• Blogs
• Message Boards
• Texting

• File Sharing
• Using a mobile phone
• Storing photos on the Internet
• Downloading music
• Accessing a podcast

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What you can get from chatting and swapping stuff
with others online

• Support
• Fun
• Knowledge
• Being part of a group
• Jokes
• Information
• Friendship
• Music and Videos

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Being safe in real life what would you do

• if you wanted to cross a road?
• if you didnt want to be robbed?
• if you didnt want someone bothering you on your
  mobile?
• if you didnt want the world to know your phone
  number, bank details or address?

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People may have BAD experiences on the Internet
On line, has anyone here, been

• Bullied
• Feeling left out
• Finding people annoying or rude
• Getting stuff you dont want (spam, viruses)
• Someone using your personal details

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Be Careful, Do you know?

• Would you know a person was not who they said
  they were?
• What is inappropriate behaviour online?
• What should you do if someone asks you to keep
  your conversations or e-mails secret?
• What should you do if someone makes you feel
  uncomfortable online?
• What is mobile phone bullying?
• Where can you go for help?

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Here are some of the dangers again

• Bullying
• Identity Theft
• Grooming (Stranger Danger), Tactics are changing
• Unsuitable use of photos

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Dont worry! YOU are in control

• Here is a strategy to help

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Learn the online Rules of the Road

• People may not be who they say they are
• Never meet an Internet Friend without an adult
  being present
• Dont give out personal information, check the
  Privacy settings before posting anything online
• Tell someone if you feel uncomfortable online
• Keep a record

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Help others. Pass the message on

• Help those younger than you
• If you see someone being careless with their
  personal details, let them know
• Tell your friends how to stay safe online

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Reporting problems, getting help

• If you are in school, tell your Teacher.
• Report online abuse
• www.ceop.gov.uk
• The Child Exploitation and Online Protection
  Centre
• General Help
• Childline Tel [phone]

If you are in school, tell your Teacher. Report
online abuse www.ceop.gov.uk The Child
Exploitation and Online Protection
Centre General Help Childline Tel 0800
1111 College Website www.paigntoncommunitycollege.
com