Cell Phone Safety and Courtesy Tips!
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Here are some basic cell phone safety and courtesy tips:
1. Safety Tip: Those Pictures Aren't Private: Remember any picture or video you send to someone via a text message is not private! Pictures and videos can be forwarded and passed around.
2. Safety Tip: Sexting Isn't Cool: Just don't do it! Make sure you talk to students and teens about this important issue. Across the country schools are facing lawsuits and children are losing their lives due to sexting.
3. Safety Tip: Your Digits are Personal Info: Be careful where you (and your kids and students) distribute cell phone numbers. Phone numbers should never be posted on social networks - posting online can increase your risk of spam, scam, identity theft, online predators, harassment, and other unwanted contact.
4. Safety Tip: Don't Talk/Text and Drive: Use an ear piece or pull off the road in a safe location should you need to use your phone while driving.
5. Safety Tip: Sign a Pledge: Have everyone in your family, classroom, or school sign a cell phone safety pledge! Or if you're already using Protecting Students in the 21st Century just use our digital Internet and Cell Phone Safety Pledge.
6. Courtesy Tip: Avoid Cell Yell: Hush, now! No need to scream. Most phones' microphones are sensitive and can pick up a near whisper. Everyone doesn't need (or want) to know your business.
7. Courtesy Tip: Adjust Your Ring Volume: Depending on the environment, different ring tones and volumes are more appropriate. Loud is fine for outdoor activities, but once you take it inside, take it down a notch - or use vibrate mode.
8. Courtesy Tip: Just Turn It Off: During meetings, performances, speeches, or other public events it is best to just turn your phone off or set it to silent.
9. Courtesy Tip: Use Texting!: Texting is great for asking for or giving out private or personal information in public places. No one will know your business, and it can help protect against identity theft.
