Life on the
Information Superhighway
How the internet has changed the world
What is
CYBER WELLNESS?
Cyber Wellness refers to the positive well-being of Internet users.
When navigating cyberspace, students should demonstrate respect for self and others and practise safe and responsible use.
It involves an understanding of online behaviour and awareness of how to protect oneself in cyberspace and become responsible digital learners.
It is also important to be a positive peer influence by harnessing technology for collaboration, learning and productivity, as well as to use technology for the good of the community.
Behaviour
as a general guideline, what you wouldn’t say or do in front of a live audience, you shouldn’t say or do it online.
Respectful online communities
encourage your friends to treat others with as much respect as those they meet face to face.
Photos
caution your friends if they post provocative photos of themselves.
Tone and feelings
it’s often hard to “read” emotion in emails. Using emoticons like smiley faces can help.
Identity
encourage your friends to be cautious about their identity, because not everyone online is who they say they are.
Online “frenemies”
your friends can block or “unfriend” people who don’t treat them with respect online.
Rude or nasty comments on profile pages
your friends should delete any such comments.
Online information
share only as much as necessary.
Privacy settings
caution your friends to keep settings up to date on social networking sites, so their profile isn’t publicly available.
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