Internet Safety at Metcalf
Presentations for Students beginning October 26th
For more information go to Netsmartz
Online Posting-Parents, Students, Everyone!
Technology Safety Tips
- Keep computer in a “traffic” area
- Have your child show you what programs, sites they use
- Select safeguarding/programming options from your online service provider
- Know and check all computers that your child uses
- Know/control passwords and use blocking/filtering devices
- Children should use Back button or turn off monitor to get out of inappropriate sites and then tell an adult
Cell Phone Safety Tips – Netsmartz
- Establish rules and times for using cell phone, what websites they can visit, & what apps they can download
- Review cell phone records for any unknown numbers or late night texts or calls
- Remind students that anything they send from their phone can easily be forwarded and shared
- Talk to your student about consequences for sending sexually explicit or provocative images or texts
- When shopping for cell phones for your child research the security settings that are available.