Before we start enjoying our new blogging site, we need to make sure that we are safe when we are using the internet. It's important that you understand the following:
1) Digital footprints
2) Blogging
First go to http://www.kidsmart.org.uk/ and look at the pages marked 'Digital footprints' and 'Chatting'.Then go to http://thinkuknow.co.uk/8_10/cybercafe/Cyber-Cafe-Base/ cyber cafe. Look at the Online forum section.
When you've finished, answer these questions.
Q.1) A stranger online asks you if you want to meet up do you?
A.Say yes and meet up with them
B.Say no and log off the site
C.Probably say no, but if your parents agree, go with them
Q.2) You get an email from someone you don't know. Do you?
A.Delete it straight away and tell a parent
B.Reply to the email and ask who they are
C.Open the email to see what it is
Q.3) What should you do if a random person in a chatroom asks for your picture?
A.Find a good photograph and send it to them
B.Ask them to send their picture to you first
C.Do not send your picture and tell an adult
Q.4) When signing into sites or setting up an account should you use your?
A.Full name
B.Nickname
C.First name only
Q.5) A website asks for your email, adress and phone number do you?
A.Give all your information
B.Enter your friends information
C.Check with a parent/carer first
Q6) Should you put your personal information (address, phone number, photograph) on a public website?
A. Yes.
B. No.
Good Luck!
1) Digital footprints
2) Blogging
First go to http://www.kidsmart.org.uk/ and look at the pages marked 'Digital footprints' and 'Chatting'.Then go to http://thinkuknow.co.uk/8_10/cybercafe/Cyber-Cafe-Base/ cyber cafe. Look at the Online forum section.
When you've finished, answer these questions.
Q.1) A stranger online asks you if you want to meet up do you?
A.Say yes and meet up with them
B.Say no and log off the site
C.Probably say no, but if your parents agree, go with them
Q.2) You get an email from someone you don't know. Do you?
A.Delete it straight away and tell a parent
B.Reply to the email and ask who they are
C.Open the email to see what it is
Q.3) What should you do if a random person in a chatroom asks for your picture?
A.Find a good photograph and send it to them
B.Ask them to send their picture to you first
C.Do not send your picture and tell an adult
Q.4) When signing into sites or setting up an account should you use your?
A.Full name
B.Nickname
C.First name only
Q.5) A website asks for your email, adress and phone number do you?
A.Give all your information
B.Enter your friends information
C.Check with a parent/carer first
Q6) Should you put your personal information (address, phone number, photograph) on a public website?
A. Yes.
B. No.
Good Luck!