Internet use and safety tips
Although we rarely think about it this way, the effective and safe use of the internet is a skill. Just as is the case with any other skill, like archery or parkour, effective and safe internet use is learned through training and practice. The internet is an incredible resource that connects people around the world to each other and to the totality of human knowledge. But the vast amount of information available is difficult to sort through, and it takes much more than a Google search to find the best answers to the most interesting questions. Effective internet users use a variety of collection methods and specialized resources to find what they are looking for. They use Google or Wikipedia as starting places, but delve deeper to find primary documents, first-hand transcripts, and raw data to learn. Skilled users are skeptical about what they read on social media, say about recent discoveries in science, and know where to go to find the actual research. They have the critical thinking and digital literacy skills to identify false or misleading information, click-bait, and irrelevant entries, and they have the discipline, patience, and knowledge to apply that knowledge.
Skilled internet users also take care to use the internet safely. The internet can be a very dangerous place, especially for people who are still learning how to use it. There is no shortage of horror stories about people losing money, losing property, or being harmed by others who have taken advantage of their trust or vulnerability. But modern life is inextricably linked to internet use, so learning about internet safety is a must for all users.
Internet safety means a lot of things like...
The videos below will provide some basic information for students and parents about safe and effective internet use. Also, feel free to ask Dr. Pilchman for more resources or ideas about how to use the internet safely and effectively.
Skilled internet users also take care to use the internet safely. The internet can be a very dangerous place, especially for people who are still learning how to use it. There is no shortage of horror stories about people losing money, losing property, or being harmed by others who have taken advantage of their trust or vulnerability. But modern life is inextricably linked to internet use, so learning about internet safety is a must for all users.
Internet safety means a lot of things like...
- ...protecting personal information and limiting the availability of personal informational online
- ...using strong and difficult-to-hack passwords
- ...using and maintaining anti-virus software
- ...recognizing and avoiding dangerous and predatory websites
- ...avoiding files, downloads, and links that might contain malicious software
- ...recognizing, avoiding, and stopping cyber-bullying
The videos below will provide some basic information for students and parents about safe and effective internet use. Also, feel free to ask Dr. Pilchman for more resources or ideas about how to use the internet safely and effectively.
Tips for safe internet useThis short video offers some advice about how to keep your personal information safe from hackers and identity theft.
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how to stop cyberbullyingThis short video will offer some easy and concrete advice about what to do if you experience or see cyber bullying. Also, PLEASE come tell Dr. Pilchman. He WILL help.
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how to spot fake newsThis video will help you tell the difference between fake news and real news online so that you stay informed about your world.
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