ITC Summer I 2010

Table of Contents Glossary of terms Glossary of terms Safety Tips Quiz Credits Standards Multimedia Connections Multimedia Connections

Who is most at risk when online? TEENAGERS! You have a high level of autonomy and independence and are technologically savvy! BUT … many of you still give out the wrong information online which could put you in danger.

Glossary of Internet Terms for Teens Blog- This term is derived from Web log and is an increasingly popular type of Web site. Most take the form of journal entries and allow readers to post comments. chat rooms: These Web sites or online services facilitate electronic discussions by quickly posting the comments and responses of multiple users. Cyberbullies/cyberbullying: This refers to any threats by one student toward another, typically through s or on Web sites (e.g., blogs, social networking sites). cybersecurity: This refers to any technique, software, etc., used to protect computers and prevent online crime. cyberstalking: This refers to a number of methods individuals use to track, lure, or harass another person online.

Glossary of Internet Terms for Teens identity theft: In this crime, someone obtains the vital information (e.g., credit card, Social Security, bank account numbers) of another person, usually to steal money.. social networking: This refers broadly to online communities where people share information about themselves, music files, photos, etc. viruses: These are software programs that typically arrive through attachments and multiply on the hard drive, quickly exhausting the computer’s memory.

Surprising Statistics 26% believe their parents would be concerned if they knew what they were doing on-line Over half have given out personal information to people they met ONLY on-line 20% have met face-to-face with someone they first met online 10% of middle and high school students have met face- to-face with a stranger from the Internet who was not their own age

# 1 Tip for Teens Do not give out personal information about yourself, friends, or family. Someone could use this information to find more about you or locate you. Do not give out: Full name Age Phone number Address School/home address Names/locations of friends Passwords (not even to friends)

# 2 Tip for Teens Think about how different sites work before deciding to join a site. Some sites will allow only a defined community of users to access posted content; others allow anyone and everyone to view postings. Be careful with what you post! Only allow your friends to see what you post. Think about keeping some control over the information you post. Remember that once you post information online, you can’t take it back. Even if you delete the information from a site, older versions exist on other people’s computers.

# 3 Tip for Teens If you do not recognize the sender of an or message on a social networking site, ignore it and do not open it! Although you may think and social networking sites are private, hackers can still access it.

#4 Tip for Teens Keep an open line of communication with a parent or adult. Trust your gut instinct. If someone sends you something online that makes you feel uncomfortable or if they are harassing you online, tell an adult you trust!

# 5 Tip for Teens Do not send pictures to a person you only know online. They may not be who you think they are. Remember: Anyone can lie online. A cyberbully or predator if they ask for your picture and/or wants to meet you in person.cyberbully

Cyberbullying What is cyberbullying? Spreading rumors and/or gossip Posting pictures without consent Stealing passwords to take someone’s identity Harassing or threatening with mean language

Cyberbullying Statistics Almost 19 % of teens have been cyber-bullied online or via text message 10 % say they’ve cyber-bullied someone else 27 % say they have seen or heard of a friend who was bullied online 16 % say they’ve seen or heard of a friend who’s bullied others online or by cell phone.

Internet Safety Quiz Question # 1 It’s okay to share passwords with: a stranger your friend Neither a or b A B C

Internet Safety Quiz Question #2 If someone is making you feel uncomfortable online, what should you do? Tell a parent or trusted adult Tell your pet frog Don’t tell anyone A B C

Internet Safety Quiz Question #3 In a social networking site, is it okay to share personal information about your friends? As long as it does not involve you? YES, it’s not your information. No, don’t share any information about people close to you. A B

Safety Videos/Interactive Websites Check out the following videos for further information on staying safe on the Internet: ure=related ure=related ns ns

Credits middle-school/ middle-school/ internetsafetytipsforteens.html 0and%20Cyberbullying%20Presentation%20High%20School.pdf 0and%20Cyberbullying%20Presentation%20High%20School.pdf presentation presentation

PDE Standards R8.A.1.1: Identify and apply the meaning of vocabulary R8.A.1.3: Make inferences, draw conclusions, and make generalizations based on text R8.A.1.4: Identify and explain main ideas and relevant text R8.A.2.5: Summarize a nonfictional text as a whole

ISTE Standards Digital Citizenship: Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior. Students: advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology

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