Internet safety is essential to know because while you are using the internet you are connected to thousands of virtual strangers from all across the world. if you arnt carful your information could get leaked or stolen meaning that others would have access to things like your location, ip adress, banking information, and much more. another thing that is essential to know while using the internet is how to be positive. most times on the internet people think it is okay to be rude and disrespectful to others because they arnt saying it to there face but they never seem to think about how the other person might feel. looking at cases like amanda todd shows how brutal people online can be. some unsafe and negative activitys that happen online are cyber bullying, cyber stalking and online predication. negative online activity effects thousands of teens across the world every day and we all need to lern how to be positive and safe on the internet. some ways we can stay safe on the internet include never share your private information, protect your passwords, and make sure your devices are secure. you can also make sure yo be kind on the internet by giving your friends complements or positive messages on there latest post’s or keeping your negative opinions to yourself.

Works Cited

Staying Safe Online | Nidirect. 7 Dec. 2015, https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/staying-safe-online.

personal/social reflection

i know my digital footprint can have an can have both positive and negative consequences including how others that dont know me in person see me in the real world so i will try my best to keep my digital footprint positive so prople see me in a good way. my online support network is helpful to me because they help me navigate the internet and teach me the wrongs and rights online. i make digital ethical choices by giving friends compliments and kind words on there posts so the feel more confident in themselves as people and get inspired to do the same to others.