This week we celebrate Digital Citizenship!

The students will see and discuss the following tips each day on the morning announcements:

Tuesday

All week long we will have reminders and tips on how you can be Internet Awesome!  Always ask yourself before you post: Do I feel good about doing this? Or do I feel as though I’m doing something wrong? Am I harming others? Am I harming myself? Am I still true to who I am on the inside? Would I do this or say this in person, with people I know?

Wednesday

Today’s Be Internet Awesome tip is to always protect your stuff! Most of us have things on the web that we want to keep safe. One of the best ways to keep those things safe is to make sure that you have set strong passwords on your accounts. Don’t share them with anyone, even your best friend!

Thursday

Today’s Be Internet Awesome Tip is to avoid scams! Everyone knows you never take candy from a stranger. The same principle applies online. If someone offers you some new shoes, an iPad or told you that you won a trip to Hawaii - you should be suspicious. This might seem harmless, but these could be very dangerous ways to lure you in and steal your passwords or even your identity.

Friday

Today’s Be Internet Awesome Tip is Be Positive! Being positive on the web means that you should only post, comment or forward something, if you wouldn’t mind someone doing the same to you. Because even small quick actions online can have a lasting impact.

Want to learn more?

Here are some additional resources for you to use when speaking about digital safety with your family: Common Sense Media; “Be Internet Awesome”.

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