Ribble's 9 Elements of Digital Citizenship
Digital Citizenship Education in Saskatchewan Schools page 14)
RCMP: Bullying, Cyberbullying and the Law
Microsoft Digital Citizenship Brochures:
Digital Citizenship Begins with You
Top Tips for Online Safety for Secondary Students
Defend Your Devices Against Internet Dangers
Protecting Your Information On the Go (Mobile Phone)
Use Location Services More Safely
Making Safer Financial Transactions Online
Take Charge of Your Online Reputation
Protecting Your Privacy Online
Protecting Yourself from Identity Theft Online
Protecting Yourself from Phishing Scams
1) DEFEND YOUR COMPUTER
- Think before you click on a link.
- Confirm that the message is legitimate.
- Close pop-up windows carefully.
2) PROTECT PERSONAL SENSITIVE INFORMATION
- Determine if the webpage is secure ("closed padlock" icon or "https").
- Do not disclose personal information.
- Watch out for scams!
3) CREATE STRONG PASSWORDS AND KEEP THEM SECRET
- Use a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers and symbols.
- Have a different password for different accounts.
- Change passwords frequently.
- Do not include any personal information.
4) TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR ONLINE REPUTATION
- Discover
- Evaluate
- Protect:
- Cultivate
- Restore
5) USE SOCIAL NETWORKS VERY CAREFULLY
- Use SETTINGS and OPTIONS to limit access
- Accept "Friends" wisely
- Be careful what you post
