Keeping Safe
Keep safe and be kind when you use 2Blog. The important thing is to be SMART with a đź’ť.
Here are the S M A R T rules as they apply to everything you do online. As we go through, think about how this applies to using 2Blog in Purple Mash.
S is for Safe
Keep your personal information safe. When chatting or posting online don’t give away things like your full name, password or home address. Remember personal information can be seen in images and videos you share too.
- You can use 2Blog when you are outsite school.
- Be super careful about what information you put in your posts.
- Keep to the blog topic of 2DIY3D games and 2Quiz quizzes.
Mr J's rule: Don’t post any personal information in 2Blog.Mr J's rule: Don’t upload photographs of yourself, friends or family.
M is for meet
Meeting up with someone you only know online, even a friend of a friend, can be dangerous as this person is still a stranger. If someone you only know online ever asks you to meet up, for personal information or for photos/videos of you then tell an adult straight away and report them together on www.thinkuknow.co.uk
- Only people with our school logins can see 2Blog posts. That’s good!
- But… are our logins totally secure?
Mr J's rule: Don’t arrange meetings outside school on 2Blog.
A is for accepting
Think carefully before you click on or open something online (e.g. links, adverts, friend requests, photos) as you never know where they may lead to or they may contain viruses. Do not accept something if you are unsure of who the person is or what they’ve sent you.
- People can put links in their 2Blog posts.
- A link shows up with different coloured text.
Mr J's rule: If it isn’t be acceptable in school, don’t link it.Example: social media accounts
R is for reliable
You cannot trust everything you see online as some things can be out of date, inaccurate or not entirely true. To find reliable information compare at least three different websites, check in books and talk to someone about what you have found.
- Kind of…
- Someone might say their game is great but it might not be!
- A quiz might have mistakes.
Mr J's rule: Have a đź’ť when commenting!
T is for tell
Tell a trusted adult if something or someone ever makes you feel upset, worried or confused. This could be if you or someone you know is being bullied online. There are lots of people who will be able to help you like your teachers, parents, carers or contact Childline – 0800 11 11 or www.childline.org.uk
- Teachers can see all posts and comments.
- If you are upset by a post or comment,
tell us!
The Heart is for Kindness
Remember to always be smart with a heart by being kind and respectful to others online. Make the internet a better place by helping your friends if they are worried or upset by anything that happens online.
Credit
The S M A R T rules and symbols are published by Childnet .