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HELPING KIDS BE SAFE, CONFIDENT EXPLORERS OF THE ONLINE WORLD.

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To make the most of the Internet, kids need to be prepared to make smart
decisions. Be Internet Awesome teaches kids the fundamentals of digital
citizenship and safety so they can explore the online world with confidence.
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THE INTERNET CODE OF AWESOME


THE FUNDAMENTALS


BE INTERNET SMART


SHARE WITH CARE

Good (and bad) news travels fast online, and without some forethought, kids can
find themselves in tricky situations that have lasting consequences. The solve?
Learning how to share with those they know and those they don’t.

Communicate Responsibly

 * Encourage thoughtful sharing by treating online communication like
   face-to-face communication; if it isn’t right to say, it isn’t right to post.
 * Create guidelines about what kind of communication is (and isn’t)
   appropriate.
 * Keep personal details about family and friends private.


BE INTERNET ALERT


DON'T FALL FOR FAKE

It’s important to help kids become aware that people and situations online
aren’t always as they seem. Discerning between what’s real and what’s fake is a
very real lesson in online safety.

Know the Signs of a Potential Scam

 * If statements about “winning” or getting something for “free” feel too good
   to be true, they most likely are.
 * Fair exchanges shouldn’t involve giving away any personal information.
 * Always think critically before acting online and learn to trust your
   intuition. Be on guard for phishing attempts—efforts to steal information
   like login or account details by pretending to be a trusted contact in an
   email, text, or other online communication.


BE INTERNET STRONG


SECURE YOUR SECRETS

Personal privacy and security are just as important online as they are offline.
Safeguarding valuable information means thinking about what’s incoming and
outgoing and being smart about passwords, the information you share, and
understanding the choices you have when it comes to protecting your privacy
online.

Create a Strong Password

 * Make it memorable, but avoid using personal information like names or
   birthdays.
 * Use a mix of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, symbols, and numbers.
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Switch It Up

 * Do not use the same password on multiple sites.
 * Create a few different variations of the same password for different
   accounts.

Protect your privacy

 * Understand how your personal data is and isn’t used
 * Use privacy settings on apps and sites to control what you share


BE INTERNET KIND


IT’S COOL TO BE KIND

The Internet is a powerful amplifier that can be used to spread positivity or
negativity. Kids can take the high road by applying the concept of “treat others
as you would like to be treated” to their actions online, creating positive
impact for others and disempowering bullying behavior.

Set an Example

 * Use the power of the Internet to spread positivity.
 * Stop the spread of harmful or untrue messages by not passing them on to
   others.
 * Respect others’ differences.

Take Action

 * Block mean-spirited or inappropriate behavior online.
 * Make an effort to provide support to those being bullied.
 * Encourage kids to speak up against and report online bullying.


BE INTERNET BRAVE


WHEN IN DOUBT, TALK IT OUT

One lesson that applies to any and all encounters of the digital kind: When kids
come across something questionable, they should feel comfortable talking to a
trusted adult. Adults can support this behavior by fostering open communication
at home and in the classroom.

Encourage Internet Brave Behavior

 * Be clear about family or classroom rules and expectations around technology,
   as well as consequences for inappropriate use.
 * Keep the dialogue going by checking in frequently and encouraging kids to ask
   questions.
 * Extend the conversation to other trusted adults like teachers, coaches,
   counselors, friends, and relatives.


TOOLS & RESOURCES


PLAY SAFE.
LEARN SAFE.
STAY SAFE.



 



INTERLAND

Kids can play their way to being Internet Awesome with Interland, an online
adventure that puts the key lessons of digital safety into hands-on practice
with four challenging games.

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BE INTERNET AWESOME CURRICULUM

Educators teaching online safety in the classroom can download lesson plans that
have received the ISTE Seal of Alignment and classroom activities that bring the
fundamental lessons to life.

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BE INTERNET AWESOME PLEDGE

Parents driving the online safety conversation at home can encourage the entire
family to get on the same page by reviewing the fundamentals and taking this
pledge together.

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OUR PARTNERS


EXPERTS IN ONLINE SAFETY

We worked with experts in digital safety to ensure that every element of the
program addresses what families and educators need to know.

The Internet Keep Safe Coalition is dedicated to protecting children, families,
and schools by assessing, advising, and certifying organizations that collect,
use, and share personal information and data that is protected by law.




ConnectSafely is a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating users of
connected technology about safety, privacy, and security.




The Family Online Safety Institute is an international, nonprofit organization
that works to make the online world safer for kids and their families.



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