Students should be aware of the many dangers on the internet when starting a blog or even when interacting with others. Although the internet and blogging can be very fun, it can also lead to unfortunate situations and reckless behavior. Here are a couple ideas to keep in mind for students when blogging!
1. Keep your information private- some students make the mistake of publishing all of their information. This can lead to identity theft, bad encounters and cyber bullying. Try to use first names or pseudonyms to protect privacy. Keep your passwords private and do not post pictures to strangers.
2. Minimize chatting with strangers- people aren’t always who they say they are on the Internet. Anyone can pose as a “buddy of a buddy.”
3. Familiarize yourself fully with the website- Sometimes students can get stuck in unwanted situations and not know what to do. Familiarize yourself with help functions or what to do on a website if a situation occurs in which you need help.
4. Be a good cyber citizen- The Internet is still a place where you should treat people with respect. A good rule of thumb: If you wouldn’t do something in real life, you shouldn’t do it online.
5. Have fun! Just be careful what you post- Some personal beliefs and thoughts can be offensive to others. Be prepared to face some criticism and backlash if you decide to talk about debatable issues!
These tips should help make a student blogger's life a little bit easier on the net.
Good advice.
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