Internet Safety Mrs. Coots May 2010 Middle School Presentation
Internet Safety Today’s Talk Being Safe Online Interacting With Others Online/Cell Cyber bullying –What is it? –What to do?
Internet Safety Play Operation Safe Surf Video The individuals in this film are REAL. They are not acting.
Video Discussion Copyright and Fair Use Alicia’s story –Alive! –Although she knew better she still did this –In her mind this guy was a girl –Should you share pix online? Kids will pretend to be adults, adults->kids, boys->girls and girls-> boys!!!
Video Discussion Could someone find you? In the story they randomly pick a girl and track her online presence How did they use Google Earth? This wasn’t part of the video, but if someone found your cell phone or you were talking at the mall. Your discussions can be overheard and used by a predator!
Strangers Never make plans to meet NK-Inmate(B).swf (No sound needed)
Be Careful Online NEVER give personal information -Name -Address -Phone number - -Information about yourself -Pictures NEVER give passwords- EVEN to friends They can to harm you during a fight…
Your Online Image Employers, school officials, and colleges check your online presence. Do you want your principal(s), teachers, and future employers to read what you have online? THINK B4 U CLICK
Cyber Talk Jesse’s Story Cyber bullying done from home can still result in a disciplinary issue at school If you retaliate you are also GUILTY of cyber bullying Internet makes it possible to send “trash talk” to everyone What you say online matters and is written documentation of what you did
Cyber Bullying How would you respond to cyber bullying?
Cyber Bullying Response: Tell a trusted adult Don’t open or read cyber bullying message (they want a response) Don’t erase the message- needed to take action Never meet them Some chats allow you to “block” the bully If you are threatened inform the local police
Cyber Talk QOeQ
Internet Safety What did you learn? Leave: 1. MS & HS Safety Pledge 2. Parent magazine