CYBER SAFETY do now… How is the internet used in your life? List at least 2 ways that you use the internet
HOW DOES THE INTERNET WORK? Anyone can see it Everything is PERMANENT
YOU CAN’T TAKE IT BACK video
PRIVACY what is internet privacy? Being UNIDENTIFIABLE why is privacy so important? Personal information can be seen by anyone: colleges, employers, etc. Prevent cyber-bullying SAFETY from predators
JULIE’S JOURNEY video
PRIVACY how do you maintain privacy? Name Age Gender Picture Phone Number Address/location Hobbies Interests School School Mascot Online Group Memberships Do Not Share:
PRIVACY how do you maintain privacy? Set any personal pages to private, friends only Limit friends on personal pages to true friends Monitor what friends post on your personal pages and blogs Limit your time talking with strangers online and limit the information you share with them NEVER MEET PEOPLE YOU MET ONLINE FACE-TO-FACE
TRACKING TERESA video
I-CANDY sample myspace How is this person putting themselves at risk? How is I-Candy maintaining privacy? What else can I-Candy do to maintain privacy?
I-CANDY sample myspace
CYBERBULLYING what is it? Any type of bullying done electronically Instant Messages s Blogs Webpages Text Messages Illegal: Police can get involved Against School Code of Conduct - Handbook Can be traced as evidence
CYBERBULLYING how do you prevent it? Avoid posting / sending pictures electronically (can be used against you) Use privacy settings blocking unwanted messages Password protect cell phone Do not share passwords and change them often ( , personal pages, cell phone, etc)
CYBERBULLYING how do you handle it? Do not respond Save/print evidence Tell an adult (parent, teacher, police) Report online bullying to website administrator
BROKEN FRIENDSHIP video
CLOSING THOUGHTS… How will this presentation change the way you use the internet?
CREDITS: Presentation prepared by: Victoria Moses, School Counselor Crossroads North Middle School South Brunswick, NJ 2008 Netsmartz.org