Avoiding Inappropriate Material on the Internet

What should I do to avoid sites that would make me feel uncomfortable or would not be appropriate for me?

1. When searching, use a kid safe site.

a. www.yahooligans.com

b. www.onekey.com

2. Always make sure you spell your search correctly.

3. When your search results come up, do not click on anything that does not sound appropriate when you read its description. Ask a teacher if you are not sure.

What should I do if something comes up with bad pictures or words?

1. Try to click the close button on the screen.

2. Tell an adult immediately (Mrs. Myers, Ms. Newcomb, a parent, or another adult)

a. Tell the adult that words or pictures came up on the screen that made you feel uncomfortable and you turned the screen and the computer off.

3. If the close button does not work, push the button on the front of the screen to turn off the screen. (In the classroom)

4. If the close button does not work, push the button on the right hand

side of the computer to turn the computer off. (In the computer lab)

5. If you cannot turn off the computer, cover the screen with your hand

and ask someone to get an adult.