You can have a positive & safe online experience by following some simple guidelines:

• Avoid being online "friends" with strangers. Communicate with people you know and trust in real life. 
• Use strict privacy settings on social media websites and any websites where you login and post so only approved "friends" can see what you share.
• Don't share personal information, even if only your online "friends" can see it.
• Profile pictures are usually public so don't use pictures of yourself. Use avatars or other alternate images. 
• Be careful to not reveal personal details in your username. If Josh is 12 he shouldn't use the username josh12.
• Don't meet someone in person that you only know online unless you have trusted adults with you.

Task: Watch the video for your grade level below:

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Tell An Adult

If something happens online or in the real world that makes you feel bad or uncomfortable, TELL SOMEONE. 

Task: Watch the video for your grade level below:

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Who are you talking to online?

If you chat with people online, be sure to use the highest privacy settings. Be careful not to share private information such as your name, age & where you live or go to school.

Anybody can pretend to be your age and become an online friend to get information to find you in real life. Avoid talking to strangers, and don't give out too much information online!

Task: Watch the video for your grade level below.

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