Advanced Internet Technologies to Keep Students Safe Presented by: Greg Richman MAEDS 2009

The Internet and all its Splendor It’s a whole new world out there It’s a whole new world out there Communicate with friends and family we haven’t talked to in years via , instant messaging, blogs, etc.Communicate with friends and family we haven’t talked to in years via , instant messaging, blogs, etc. Access to information about anything, anytime. We can now all be experts in everything.Access to information about anything, anytime. We can now all be experts in everything. Library of FREE resourcesLibrary of FREE resources Download music, books, even movies Download music, books, even movies Social Networking (now we always have friends to help us make all of our decisions)Social Networking (now we always have friends to help us make all of our decisions) The Internet has changed the way we all live our livesThe Internet has changed the way we all live our lives So how can something so incredible be so dangerous? So how can something so incredible be so dangerous?

Dangers of the Internet Online Victimization Online Victimization The unsolicited exposure to pornography, harmful text, graphics, harassment, etc.The unsolicited exposure to pornography, harmful text, graphics, harassment, etc. Social Networking Social Networking Sharing of private information in a public forumSharing of private information in a public forum

Dangers of the Internet Online Victimization Online Victimization Unsolicited s/conversations with strangers via and chat roomsUnsolicited s/conversations with strangers via and chat rooms Unwanted sexual solicitations – 1 in 7 youthsUnwanted sexual solicitations – 1 in 7 youths Sexual solicitations and approaches. Requests to engage in sexual activities or sexual talk or give personal sexual information that were unwanted or, whether wanted or not, made by an adult Sexual solicitations and approaches. Requests to engage in sexual activities or sexual talk or give personal sexual information that were unwanted or, whether wanted or not, made by an adult One in five children who use computer chat rooms have been approached over the Internet by pedophiles One in five children who use computer chat rooms have been approached over the Internet by pedophiles Unwanted exposure to sexual material – 1 in 3 youthsUnwanted exposure to sexual material – 1 in 3 youths Without seeking or expecting sexual material, being exposed to pictures of naked people or people having sex when doing online searches, surfing the web, opening or instant messages, or opening links in or instant messages. Without seeking or expecting sexual material, being exposed to pictures of naked people or people having sex when doing online searches, surfing the web, opening or instant messages, or opening links in or instant messages. Cyber Bullying – 1 in 4 youthsCyber Bullying – 1 in 4 youths Threats or other offensive behavior (not sexual) sent online to the youth or posted online about the youth for others to see. Offensive behavior directed at them. Threats or other offensive behavior (not sexual) sent online to the youth or posted online about the youth for others to see. Offensive behavior directed at them. Center for Missing and Exploited Children

Dangers of the Internet Social Networks Social Networks Over 72% of students years of age have established an online profile, up from 61% in 2006.Over 72% of students years of age have established an online profile, up from 61% in Nearly half (47%) have their profile as “public” and viewable by anyoneNearly half (47%) have their profile as “public” and viewable by anyone Nearly two-thirds of teens (64%) post photos or videos of themselves onlineNearly two-thirds of teens (64%) post photos or videos of themselves online Nearly one in 10 teens have their cell number posted on their profileNearly one in 10 teens have their cell number posted on their profile A majority (58%) said they do not think posting personal information and photos on public networking sites is unsafeA majority (58%) said they do not think posting personal information and photos on public networking sites is unsafe All stats on this paste from Cox Cable Research Foundation

Dangers of the Internet Social Networks Social Networks 47% said they are not worried about other people using their personal online information in ways that they don’t want them to47% said they are not worried about other people using their personal online information in ways that they don’t want them to More than 70% of teens receive personal messages through their social network from people they do not knowMore than 70% of teens receive personal messages through their social network from people they do not know 21% said they’ve considered meeting someone they’ve only talked to online21% said they’ve considered meeting someone they’ve only talked to online 11% have actually met someone they only knew online11% have actually met someone they only knew online All stats on this paste from Cox Cable Research Foundation

Dangers of the Internet Congress has tried to step in by taking action through two key pieces of legislation: Congress has tried to step in by taking action through two key pieces of legislation: Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), to help safeguard youth from unsavory advertising practice and the registration of personal information without parental consent.Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), to help safeguard youth from unsavory advertising practice and the registration of personal information without parental consent. Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA), which requires schools and districts, amongst other things, to “block” visual depictions that are obscene, are pornographic in nature, or that are harmful to children.Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA), which requires schools and districts, amongst other things, to “block” visual depictions that are obscene, are pornographic in nature, or that are harmful to children.

Understanding Our Students: The Millennials Have Arrived Self Inventive/individualistic Self Inventive/individualistic Showers of attention and high expectations from parents that they display a great deal of self-confidence to the point of appearing cocky.Showers of attention and high expectations from parents that they display a great deal of self-confidence to the point of appearing cocky. Rewrite the rules for social interaction Rewrite the rules for social interaction Even dating has become a group eventEven dating has become a group event Technology Assumption Technology Assumption Technology has always been a part of their lifeTechnology has always been a part of their life Masterful Multitaskers Masterful Multitaskers Grew up juggling sports, school, social events like no previous generationGrew up juggling sports, school, social events like no previous generation Nurtured (maybe over nurtured) Nurtured (maybe over nurtured) Appreciate a relationship with their teachersAppreciate a relationship with their teachers

The “I Want It Now” Generation Life On-Demand (Web 2.0 Generation) Life On-Demand (Web 2.0 Generation) MoviesMovies Video GamesVideo Games High Speed InternetHigh Speed Internet Online MusicOnline Music Student use of technology extends well beyond your four walls Student use of technology extends well beyond your four walls In fact, students use of technology outside of school far outweighs what most of us are using in the classroomIn fact, students use of technology outside of school far outweighs what most of us are using in the classroom and Instant Messaging and Instant Messaging Blogs, Podcasting Blogs, Podcasting Social Networking Social Networking

Let’s Review The Internet is a powerful tool – though came with little instruction The Internet is a powerful tool – though came with little instruction We recognize the dangers the Internet brings to your students We recognize the dangers the Internet brings to your students The Internet is a haven for pedophilesThe Internet is a haven for pedophiles Unsolicited s and chat invites Unsolicited s and chat invites Unsolicited URL links to pornographic material Unsolicited URL links to pornographic material Unsolicited sexual material Unsolicited sexual material Unsafe, secret meetings with your students Unsafe, secret meetings with your students Cyber Bullying and harassment of students onlineCyber Bullying and harassment of students online Social NetworkSocial Network Kids are sharing information they shouldn’t be sharing Kids are sharing information they shouldn’t be sharing Posting personal information, cell numbers, photos, etc.Posting personal information, cell numbers, photos, etc. So what do we do from here? So what do we do from here?

So What Do We Do From Here? Stop using technology Stop using technology Turn off the ComputersTurn off the Computers Unplug the Internet ConnectionUnplug the Internet Connection Invest heavily in Ticonderoga #2 pencilsInvest heavily in Ticonderoga #2 pencils Continue to use todays great technology, but develop plans and take the steps of “due diligence” in making technology safe for your students. You can put the tools and safeguards in place to eliminate, or at least drastically reduce these threats and risks. Continue to use todays great technology, but develop plans and take the steps of “due diligence” in making technology safe for your students. You can put the tools and safeguards in place to eliminate, or at least drastically reduce these threats and risks. Explore safeguards for: Explore safeguards for: and other Web 2.0 applications and other Web 2.0 applications Inappropriate text Inappropriate text Open CommunicationsOpen Communications Cyber BullyingCyber Bullying PornographyPornography Attachments Attachments Embedded Graphics Embedded Graphics URL links URL links

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Student Safety Comes First All of our tools have built-in student safety features, maintaining the highest standards for CIPA and COPPA compliance All of our tools have built-in student safety features, maintaining the highest standards for CIPA and COPPA compliance Blocked word list – can be customized by the school and/or districtBlocked word list – can be customized by the school and/or district Cyber Bully Blocker – identify problems before they occurCyber Bully Blocker – identify problems before they occur Blocked domain list – you control who your students correspond with Blocked domain list – you control who your students correspond with Anti-Pornography Scanner – scans embedded files, attachments, and even URLs. Anti-Pornography Scanner – scans embedded files, attachments, and even URLs.

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