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Goals of Presentation considering strategies to help ensure that our children have a safe, positive experience with technology. To unravel the fear and hype surrounding the online lives of our cyber kids while also

How Do You Use the Internet? What Are Your Favorite Sites? Why?

How Are Kids Using the Internet? community.webshots.com en.wikipedia.com

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Definition: Personal information identifies you, your location or your financial assets. Obvious: name, age, sex, picture, phone number, address Less obvious: hobbies, interests, school mascot, gaming identities Used for phishing scams Threads “Think Before You Post”

Unraveling the facts… Identity thieves are clever, posing as friends, relatives and banks, to get people to reveal personal information. Watch for https and URL posers like paypa1. (Phishing) Teens are just as likely as adults to become victims of identity theft -- when applying for a driver's license they may find one already has been issued using their name and SSN.

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Do not share personal information such as your name, age, sex, picture, location/address, phone number, hobbies, interests, and Social Security/bank account numbers. Create nicknames that do not reflect your own name or anything personal. To-Dos : Remember to share guidelines with your children:

To-Dos (cont’d) : Never respond to online communication that is inappropriate or makes you feel uncomfortable. Never agree to meet in person someone you met online. Always talk with your parents or a responsible adult about your online activities. Threads

Definition: Piracy refers to the ownership rights of materials, created, written, designed or expressed by individuals. Includes music, games, movies, photos, and writing Threads

Unraveling the facts… File-sharing represents 60% of all US Internet traffic. Illegally downloading or sharing intellectual property without the permission of the creator is a crime punishable by law.

Resources found at: K-8 Cyber Bee 9-12 Plagiarism Site

Don’t download, copy, or share music, games, movies, photos, or other property without permission of the creator. Use only legitimate sites (those that request payment or are copyright free) when downloading online media. To-Dos : Remember to share guidelines with your children: Threads

Definition: Cyberbullying is the use of technology for harassment, impersonation, denigration, trickery, exclusion and stalking. Cyberbullies may use , chat rooms, discussion forums, instant messaging, text messaging or social networking sites. NetSmartz Real-life Video Threads

Unraveling the facts… “If I tell someone about bullying, it will just make it worse.” Research shows that bullying will stop when peers or adults get involved. Headline news provides opportunities for discussion and “teachable moments” Lesson - Online Bully

Don’t respond to or meet with a cyberbully. Save proof of the harassment like messages, screen shots, IM logs, blogs, etc. To-Dos : Remember to share guidelines with your children:

To-Dos (cont’d) : Tell a trusted adult who can: File a complaint with the Internet Service Provider or send an to the host of the web site where the abuse was posted. Contact the cyberbully’s parents. Contact an attorney or file a small claims action. Threads

Definition: Social network sites (MySpace and Xanga) are services that use the Internet to create an interactive network of photos, videos, web logs (blogs) and groups. Social networking sites gather data submitted by members as “profiles” Profiles can then be shared among members ThreadsStaySafeOnline.org

Privacy Settings Parent Safety Tips

Privacy Settings for MySpace

Alternative Social Networking Sites for Elementary Students

Unraveling the facts… Posting a picture on MySpace is like posting it on a public campus bulletin board, that anyone can access and deface Although there has been a lot of negative media around social networks, most users are just “hanging out” and teachers are using them in innovative ways “Think Before You Post”

Know that sexual predators disguise themselves as friendly and often hunt for victims through social networking sites. Be careful about adding strangers to your “friends” list. To-Dos : Remember to share guidelines with your children: “You Never Know”

To-Dos (cont’d) : Never share your personal information or anything about your friends--especially your cell phone number. Don’t be shy; report inappropriate postings/profiles to the social networking provider and to the police. Threads

Definition: Inappropriate content has been defined in CIPA* as visual depictions that are obscene, child pornography, or material "harmful to minors" It can also include images of violence, hate group or extremist material, illegal activities and online advertising Threads

Unraveling the facts… A white supremacist group registered the domain name in order to masquerade as a legitimate resource Federal policies created or proposed to protect our children include –CIPA- Children’s Internet Protection ActCIPA –COPPA- Children’s Online Privacy Protection ActCOPPA –DOPA- Deleting Online Predators Act of 2006DOPA

Unraveling the facts… Inappropriate content can occur on any computer by accident Only a small fraction of the materials on the Internet could reasonably be classified as inappropriate for children… Issues OnlineIssues Online –Unfortunately, that small fraction is highly visible and controversial. Parent Controls Video

Tell a trusted adult, teacher or parent if you come across inappropriate content. Know how to use the back button or log off immediately when you find material that makes you feel uncomfortable. To-Dos : Remember to share guidelines with your children:

To-Dos (cont’d) : Don’t download files from people you don’t know. Utilize the MDk12 Digital Library for research. Passwords for home use.MDk12 Digital Library Set your preferences in Google for strict filtering. Ask your teacher, librarian, or parents for help. Use Advanced Search Settings. Threads

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Definition: A Cyber predator uses the Internet to hunt for victims to take advantage of in ANY way, including sexually, emotionally, psychologically or financially Cyber predators know how to manipulate kids, creating trust and friendship where none should exist Threads Netsmartz Video: Amy’s Choice (go to bottom of website)

Unraveling the facts… Cyber predators can be sent to prison. What children need to look out for is not a certain stereotype of a dangerous person but certain types of behavior… Use teachable moments, even headline news, to make discussion and education relevant. CBS News Article

Encourage your schools to add a small cyber tips section to their school newsletters. Remind student to think twice before sharing any information about themselves. To-Dos : Remember to share guidelines with your children:

If you suspect that you are being stalked or the victim of inappropriate communication, report it to a trusted adult or to the CyberTipline To-Dos (cont’d) : ThreadsCyber Predator Awareness

When Children We Hope They Learn... Don’t talk to strangers Start School,Go Online, in cyberspace Look both ways before, no cyberbullies allowed Play nicely with other children If something happens that scares you, seek help from an adult you trust clickingcrossing the street !!!

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