3. Surfer dude… Ways that the internet should be used Cyber security can limit the amount of material that is available to kids and you could make the home website a kid safe search engine. Talking to kids about the risks and minuses of using the internet is also a good way to promote internet safety but share with them the advantages of the internet and why it is there for them. Educational material, reading materials that interests readers, pen-pal sites, parental information and reference materials The internet should not be used to show: inappropriate websites, addresses, phone numbers, full names and personal information and pictures.
9. Netiquette Ned Netiquette is the etiquette of the internet and teaches you to always be nice and courteous. Flame Wars: A flame is an e-mail. A flame war is sending mean e-mails or too many emails to another internet user. You can avoid a flame war by being calm, ignoring the message or sending a polite message back asking them what they meant.
10. Netiquette Ned Two things to remember while being online is to be smart and always follow the rules. Stay away from all capital letter phrases because it signifies yelling or anger. If you become uncomfortable with a topic or site you find on the internet, you should click out of it or go to a new webpage.
11. Netiquette Ned The difference between a public and a private e-mail message is that everybody can see public e-mails but private is just between you and the receiver. An emoticon is an icon that shows emotion and can reveal too many things that are violent, mean or impolite.