INTERNET AND PHONE SAFETY For school and life

WELCOME! Today we will cover: Refresher on phone usage Reminders about internet safety How to avoid common traps that affect high school students Wrap-up

PHONES Raise your hand if you own a Smartphone. Keep your hand up if you use it for at least 1 hour a day …2 hours …3 hours …4 hours …5 or more?

SHORT VIDEO Safe Web Surfing: Top Tips for Kids and Teens Online https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrln8nyVBLU

THINK-PAIR-SHARE At each table there are three (3) topics. Use the page in front of you to help you think about the topic. (2 minutes) With your partner, pair up and write down your ideas in the chart. (5 minutes) Share your ideas with your table (all three topics). (3 minutes)

WRAP UP Our brains are designed to make us believe bad things won’t happen to us. Support and look out for each other Be aware of the intentions of others, apps, and organizations Check-in with your friends, or an adult if something seems strange Without raising your hand, were you able to ignore your phone for the last 30 min? Think about strategies to help you focus as you begin your high school career. The brain is flexible, you can re-train your brain to focus for longer periods of time.