What's Up?
Internet Safety
Welcome!
Hello and welcome to What’s Up? Internet Safety! Here you will find information and resources to help you make safe internet choices while still having lots of fun on the internet and exploring everything the internet has to offer! On this website you will find:
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Tips and tricks about keeping personal information private
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Learn more about your online and offline worlds
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Learn about cyberbullying and what to do
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Learn about the unwritten rules of Facebook
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Find other resources that can help you understand the internet and stay safe
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And so much more!
For even more fun, share this website with a trusted adult who can help you understand and learn more about the tools provided, so that you can start to use the internet safely and independently. The internet is a fun place to play and learn, and with the right tools and know how, you can begin to explore everything the internet has to offer. So let’s get started!
It’s hard to always know what to do online! Talk with a trusted adult and learn how to use ‘what are you doing online’ to keep safe while on the internet. Go through each colored section and pick out things you do that are in the blue, green, yellow and red section. Talk about what color you should be in when playing, learning or chatting on the internet.
What are you doing online?
Remember to always ask What's Up?
What's Up? Use this tool when something is sent or shared with you online and you are unsure about what to do. Print the tool and practice using it with a trusted adult.
What's Up? Use this tool when you want to post or share something online and you are unsure about what to do. Print the tool and practice using it with a trusted adult.
Who is a Trusted Adult?
A trusted adult is someone who know offline in your everyday life who you feel comfortable talking to and asking questions. A trusted adult is someone that you can go to for help when you are uncomfortable or unsure about what to do in both you online and offline worlds. A trusted adult can be your mom or dad, a teacher, or a neighbour who you really trust.
Talk to a trusted adult if:
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You accidently see a picture or post online that makes you feel sad, angry, or uncomfortable
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You receive a message or email online from someone that you do not know
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Someone you are talking to online says something that makes you feel sad, angry, or uncomfortable
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Someone asks you to send them a picture of yourself or other people
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Someone online asks you to share your personal information
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You have shared or posted something online that you should not have shared
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You are confused or unsure about what to do
You should also talk to a trusted adult about all the fun things you do online! Talking to a trusted adult about the fun games that you are playing, the videos that you are watching, or the people that you like to talk to online can help your trusted adult understand both your offline and online worlds better. This means that they can help you make choices when you are unsure, and help keep you safe when something happens that makes you sad, angry, or uncomfortable.
Finally, you and a trusted adult can work together to learn about the tools that are available to help you make decisions and use the internet safely. Ask your trusted adult to help you understand how and when to use the tools before going online. Practice using the tools with your trusted adult until you feel like you can use the tools and the internet by yourself. Always remember that you can ask your trusted adult for help whenever you need it.
Watch this video for more information!
Netsafe Episode 8: Talk to an adult you trust (Grades 4-6)
Easy to understand video that explains when and why you should talk to a trusted adult!