Information and Links

Have family guidelines for  technology:
-how much time per day?
-what types of websites can be accessed?
-do parents know the child’s passwords on social media accounts, etc. so they can monitor?
-what is the turn-off time on school days?  On weekends? How is it monitored?
-what apps are allowed on cell phones and tablets?
Protect online privacy
-what is your digital footprint?
-keep private: your full name, phone number, email or other personal information on public websites
-keep personal information private with people you do not know
Prevent and report cyberbullying
Practice digital citizenship
-use “netiquette”
-cite sources  when restating or using information
-realize that personal and legal consequences exist for misusing technology: avoid copyright infringements on movies, music, images; understand that prospective employers and universities are now checking Instagram, Facebook and other social media as part of their screening process            (from Brighton HS site)