Technologies like cell phones and the Internet give us the
power to learn, create, and connect to friends, but, as the saying goes, "with
great power comes great responsibility." Watch these videos for tips on how
to be safe, smart, responsible, and caring online -- in other words, how to
become a positive
digital
citizen. For more information about digital citizenship, check out these
great articles and videos on online
safety,
privacy
and reputation,
copyright
and creation, and
searching
and evaluating websites.
Rules of the Road:Print
this "rules of the road" quiz to see who knows more about being smart
online -- kids or parents. And parents can learn more about how to talk to kids
about being responsible online by visiting Common Sense Media and reading our
Rules
of the Road, which will get them thinking about how media and technology
fit into family life.
Cyberbullying:While it's important to protect your own safety and reputation online, it's
just as important to be respectful to others. Think before you send. Would you
want someone sending that text or email about you?
Cyberbullying is hurtful
and can leave permanent scars. If you see
someone being
cyberbullied,
stand up, don't
stand by. And if you or someone else is being bullied, stand up and tell
someone.