Curriculum Scope and Sequence: Information Literacy Standards for Student Learning -
Standard 3: Students Use of Information
3.1 Demonstrate ethical, legal, and safe use of information in print, media and online resources.
- practice safe handling of personal information online
- recognize academic uses of social networking sites and understand how to use them safely (e.g., know how to adjust privacy settings)
- practice ethical behavior in online interactions
- identify what constitutes an "uncomfortable" interaction online and how to handle it effectively
Perspectives on chatting safely online from common sense media
Internet Safety Tips from Common Sense Media - If you develop a friendship with someone online, be sure to ask yourself the following questions:
- What advice did the teens share in the video?
- Would you add any advice of your own?
Internet Safety Tips from Common Sense Media - If you develop a friendship with someone online, be sure to ask yourself the following questions:
- Has this person asked me to keep any information secret?
- Has this person flirted with me, or asked me about anything sexual?
- Has this person asked me about anything private?
- Have I felt pressured by this person to do anything?
- Do I feel untrue to myself - like I'm not sticking to my values - when I talk to this person?
