Digital Safety Helping Parents Navigate the Social Media Waters
Helping Parents Navigating the Waters Why Social Media is on the Rise COPPA – What does it Protect? Current Social Media Sites Terms of Use for Sites What is Your Students Digital Identity Tips for Protecting Your Student Prosper is Cyber Savvy - October
COPPA Child Online Privacy Protection Act Effective April 21, 2000, applies to the online collection of personal information by persons or entities under U.S. jurisdiction from children under 13 years of age.jurisdictionchildren It details what a website operator must include in a privacy policy, when and how to seek verifiable consent from a parent or guardian,websiteprivacy policyparentguardian Many websites altogether disallow underage children from using their services due to the amount of work involved
The “Current” Popular Networks Network Name Intended Purpose IconType of Communication TwitterShare Updates InstagramShare Pictures *privacy settings critical* VineShare Videos *can have duplicate usernames Kik Messaging Only requires a username Facebook Does all of the Above * Limit to Real Life Friends
The “Current” Popular Networks Network NameIntended Purpose IconType of Communication Snapchat Real time picture and “disappears” only need to know username. Pinterest Create interest boards and share with others Tumblr Share anything effortlessly Unable to provide copies to parents.
Upcoming Networks Network NameIntended Purpose IconType of Communication Reddit Online Community where users vote of feeds Pheed Create and post a personal “pheed” channel. Wanelo Want, need, Love online shopping 4Chan Image based bulletin board where anyone can post
Know the Terms of Use Each Site Has its Own Terms Of Use Most Do Not Encourage Use for Students Under 13 Know Your Rights as a Parent Know Who to Contact if Issues Arise
Helping our Students Understand their Digital Identity
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Ways to Help Our Students Teach about Digital Identity Have them Check Their Security Settings Often Have them Disable Location Services for Most Apps Know your Student Accounts Monitor Sites Frequently for “Fake” Accounts
Prosper is Cyber Savvy October Internet Safety Cyber Savvy Pledge Month of Tips and Ideas for Parents and Students
Contact Information Laurie Vondersaar Director of Learning Services & Communications Prosper ISD