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St St Stephen’s School Cyberwellness - Safety Tips & Netiquette Online. Netiquette. What is Netiquette?. Netiquette refers to the rules of Internet courtesy. Examples of Negative Behaviour. Shouting (typing text in capital letters) Using crude language Insulting others
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St StStephen’s School Cyberwellness -Safety Tips & Netiquette Online
Netiquette Respect for Self and Others, Safe and Responsible Use
What is Netiquette? Respect for Self and Others, Safe and Responsible Use Netiquette refers to the rules of Internet courtesy
Examples of Negative Behaviour Respect for Self and Others, Safe and Responsible Use • Shouting (typing text in capital letters) • Using crude language • Insulting others • Flaming (posting hostile messages on the Internet) • Cyberbullying • Infringing others’ privacy
Effects of Negative Behaviour Respect for Self and Others, Safe and Responsible Use Misunderstanding Miscommunication Breakdown of relationships In a worst-case scenario, disregard for the rules of netiquette can result in punishment by authority figures (the school and the Police).
How should I behave online? Respect for Self and Others, Safe and Responsible Use
1. Remember the rules of courtesy Respect for Self and Others, Safe and Responsible Use
Respect for Self and Others, Safe and Responsible Use 2. Think about what you post
Respect for Self and Others, Safe and Responsible Use 3. Respect other people’s time
Respect for Self and Others, Safe and Responsible Use 4. Avoid flaming
Respect for Self and Others, Safe and Responsible Use 5. Respect other people’s privacy
Respect for Self and Others, Safe and Responsible Use 6.Always check the terms & conditions before you register to use an online application or platform. Note that Facebook & Instagram users must be 13 years and above.
Cyber Wellness Respect for Self and Others, Safe and Responsible Use Protect yourself. Do not give others a chance to harm you and your family. Sense – Be alert and aware of the dangers online Think – before you act Act – responsibly. You are accountable for your own actions.