Internet Safety Presentation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jMhMVEjEQg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4sHoDW8QU4
Social Media Platforms
Internet Stranger Danger
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YRs28yBYuI
RCMP Calls For Service -Bullying / Harassment; -Threats; -Fights; -Child pornography; -Distributing intimate images without consent.
Sharing Of Intimate Photos -Students are sending nude photos of themselves to each other; -Regardless of their age, people dating should not be sending nude photos of themselves to others; -When they break up, these photos are often used to harass and demean them; -If under 18 years old, this is child pornography; -Child pornography and harassment is criminal.
Cyberbullying -Gossiping and harassment are forms of Cyberbullying; -Cyberbullying can be done via text messages, e-mail, posts, blogs, tweets, hacking, and sending other people’s photos; -Surveys have shown that youth think online bullying is easier to get away with and hide from their parents.
Online Perception -Potential employers look at what people post online. -Do people want to be perceived negatively? -Do people want to be perceived positively?
Help Tools -Communicate with your kids so you earn their trust and they know they can talk to you. -“Spiders” – www.needhelpnow.ca. -Reporting Tools (Handout).
How To Surf Safely -Do not “friend” anyone you do not know! -If a student ever gets involved in an online chat that makes them feel uncomfortable or in danger, they need to exit and tell a parent or other trusted adult; -Students need to tell their parents about anything inappropriate they find online; -Do not give out personal information; -Say “no” and not do something you don’t agree with or feel comfortable with.
Positive Things You Can Do On The Internet -Fundraising; -School website; -School research; -Connect with actual friends; -Create family photo albums; -Learning a new skill or language.
Questions?