Staying+Safe+Online

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 * CYBERSAFETY**

Visit ** Cybersmart and take the quiz to see if you know how to stay safe online. **


 * ** Create a pages document. **
 * ** Save it with the filename safe.pages in your LLL folder. **
 * ** Create the title CyberSafety. **
 * ** List what you have learnt about staying safe online. (At least 5 points in full sentences.) **
 * ** Write your score from the quiz. **
 * ** Drag a copy of your file to your grades folder. **


 * Play the [|Webonauts] game. **

**CyberBullying**
If you wouldn't say it in person, don't type it online!

 Strategies for young people to deal with cyberbullying


 * Tell someone – The most important step is for you to talk to someone you trust about what is happening. This may be a parent, friend, teacher or counsellor.
 * Don’t reply to bullying messages – This may make the situation worse. By replying, the bully gets what he or she wants. Often, if you don't reply, the bully will get bored and leave you alone.
 * Block the cyberbully – Depending on the way that the bully is communicating with you, it may be possible to block their messages or texts. If you are not sure how, ask an adult to help you.
 * Report the problem – Your school has policies against cyberbullying and can take action to stop it. Your ISP or phone provider may also be able to help. Websites like Facebook and MySpace have links where you can report abuse.
 * Keep the evidence – Keeping copies of texts, emails, online conversations or voicemails as evidence can be useful if it comes to tracking the bully down.
 * Change your contact details – Get a new user name for the internet, a new email account, a new mobile phone number and only give them out to your closest friends.
 * Keep your username and passwords secret – Keep your personal information private so it doesn’t fall into the hands of someone who’ll misuse it.
 * If messages are threatening or serious, get in touch with the police – Cyberbullying, if it’s threatening, is illegal and the police may be able to take action.