CYBER SAFETY – STUDENTS – Better Internet for Rural, Regional & Remote Australia (BIRRR)

TIPS FOR STUDENTS (and all online users!)

The online world is a wonderful, exciting and sometimes scary place to be. Here are some basic tips to help you navigate the worldwide web..

How do I know what I SHOULD SAY or DO online?

If you wouldn’t say it (or do it) in front of your parents, or future bosses, partners, children or grandchildren, don’t say it or do it online! Ask yourself: what does my digital footprint (the online information left behind each time you are active online) say about me?

Always USE PASSCODES on phone and social media – and don’t share your passcode/passwords

UNDERSTAND YOUR APPS

do you know who can see what you share, how to block and report? (see tips below)
how do I tell if an app is potentially dangerous? Never use an app that allows anonymous use, encourages negative interaction, or shares your location too readily.

Know how to SCREENSHOT – online bullying is actually incredibly easy to get proof of:

for iphones: press HOME & ON-OFF button at same time (works for some androids too)
for android: hold down power and volume-down buttons for a couple of seconds, until a screen appears, then tap ‘Take Screenshot’.

BLOCK and REPORT online abuse (see links below)

DON’T try to ‘handle it’ on your own

If you are having problems, go to an adult (parent, teacher, friend) you trust to share any bullying activity with.

REACH OUT: If you feel there is no-one you can talk to, contact:

REMEMBER… there is a world (and friendships) outside the internet

Get involved in extracurricular activities (like sport, etc) to keep a good, healthy balance* in your life.

If you see OTHERS being harrassed or cyberbullied:

Get someone to help you report it (links below on this page)
Don’t forward or share it
Don’t take part in it
Leave the group or conversation
Say something kind or positive to the person being cyberbullied
If it’s safe, take a stand against it and ask the bully to stop
If it’s safe, let the bully know that what they’re doing is NOT okay
Talk privately to the person being cyberbullied – are they okay, do they need help?

SOCIAL MEDIA APPS (how to check privacy settings, block bullies and report abuse)

FACEBOOK
- PRIVACY SETTINGS for Facebook
- BLOCK (on Facebook app):
  - click on three horizontal lines, bottom right corner
  - scroll down to PRIVACY SHORTCUTS
  - select ADD to BLOCKED LIST
  - Click and type the name of the person you want to block
  - select and click BLOCK.
- FACEBOOK BULLYING HUB
- REPORT BULLYING ON Facebook
- BLOCK ON MESSENGER:
  - Select the user you want to block from messaging you
  - Select the cog wheel near their name
  - Select ‘Block messages’
- REPORT BULLYING ON MESSENGER

TWITTER
- PRIVACY SETTINGS on Twitter
- BLOCK on Twitter:
  - Open the app and select the twitter handle of the person you want to block
  - Select the cog wheel on the profile
  - Select Block.
- REPORT BULLYING on Twitter

INSTAGRAM
- PRIVACY SETTINGS for Instagram
- BLOCK on Instagram:
  - Tap username of the person you want to block
  - go to profile and click on 3 dots at top right
  - Select BLOCK.
- REPORT BULLYING on Instagram
SNAPCHAT
- PRIVACY SETTINGS on Snapchat
- BLOCK on Snapchat:
  - Go to your friends list and tap the name of the offender
  - Hit the gear icon that appears next to their name
  - Select ‘Block’ to stop receiving Snapchats or ‘Delete’ if you want to remove them from contacts.
- REPORT SNAPCHAT BULLYING
- TURN ON GHOST MODE on Snapchat (hides location of user):
  - Open Snap Map from Snapchat home screen (pinch fingers from the outside of frame toward middle)
  - Press the COG icon in the upper right corner (across from “Search” bar)
  - Select “Ghost Mode”.

• MESSENGER KIDS – info

BEFORE YOU GO…

Do you know HOW MUCH TIME* are you spending online? You might be surprised!
- Check your usage with the Moment app (ios) or Quality Time (android)
CONTROL the distraction (for life and sleep)!
- use the ‘Do Not Disturb’ options in your phone settings