Links

LINKS

[|SafeTeens.com] SafeTeens.com is a place for teens and their parents to learn safe, civil and responsible use of the Internet. It’s operated by technology journalist Larry Magid who also operates SafeKids.com and is co-director of ConnectSafely.org

[|Don't Believe the Type] Millions of teenagers go online every day, and most are safe. The way to stay safer is to understand the dangers and follow some simple rules to help you steer clear of trouble.

[|NetSmartz Teens] Today’s teens have a knowledge of the Internet that often surpasses that of their parents. Because so many teens are Internet savvy, it is imperative that they also have an understanding of the dangers that exist online and how to deal with them.

[|4 Tips to Clean Your Social Networking Profiles and Impress Employers] Are your social networks saying the correct things about you? Employers are looking for digital dirt about you on the web, as well as proof that you aren’t just a frat boy cruising through college without a purpose. Start taking a proactive role with these 4 tips to clean up your online web identity.

Rules of Netiquette

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There's no such thing as 'deleted' on the internet.

[|Protecting Reputations Online in Plain English] This video by Commoncraft explains the long term risks of sharing inappropriate information online. [|How to Build your Digital Footprint in 8 Easy Steps]

[|Managing Your Digital Footprint] It's critical to learn how to monitor and manage electronic information about yourself. While you can't control all the information out there, there are some steps you can take to ensure that your digital footprint presents an accurate, favorable, and professional image of you. [|For Some, Online Persona Undermines a Resume] New York Times

[|5 Reasons why your Online Presence will Replace your Resume in 10 Years] Forbes

Stop cyber bullying Cyberbullying is a relatively recent phenomenon that occurs when someone is harassed, humiliated, or threatened by another person using the Internet or a cell phone. Despite their benefits, these technologies make us vulnerable to bullying anywhere and at any time - through them, the bully can follow us home. [|Cyber bullying Ctrl/Alt/Delete] In the Australian Covert Bullying Prevalence Study (2009), young people describe cyberbullying as: "Cruel covert bullying used primarily by young people to harm others using technology such as: social networking sites, other chat rooms, mobile phones, websites and web cameras." What to do about bullying What you can do to avoid getting involved and stop the spread of cyberbullying. A Thin Line - Take Control Schools Call Police Schools are asking police to investigate serious student cyber bullying amid increasing complaints from parents about their children receiving hate messages online.