1. 1 BTW…..R U SAFE? Socializing Online Smiths Station Jr. High School Presented by: Bernice Howard

2. R U At Risk? Do you spend more than two (2) hours on the internet a day? Do you visit chat rooms? Have you ever spoken to someone from a chat room that you personally do not know? Do you have a profile about yourself online? Have you ever been asked for your A/S/L (Age/Sex/Location)? 2

3. If you answered YES to any of these questions then you are at risk for online issues and dangers. 3

4. Be Smart About Personal Information The Internet Is NOT Anonymous: Personal Information User Id/Screen Name Password Sexting 4

5. Personal Information The following information should NEVER be given out on the internet to maintain your safety. NameSchoolAddress Social Security Number Phone Number Family Names Age Friend’s Names 5

6. Safe Screen Names A screen name is a “nickname” you select to identify yourself in a e-mail, chat, etc. Example: d1funnybone DO NOT USE: Your real first name Your real last name Your location Your zip code Suggestive names (ex: sexyman21, hotstuff97) Pornographic or obscene words 6

7. Password A series of letters, numbers, or symbols used to log you into a computer system. The longer the password, the harder it is to crack! Password Security Never tell anyone your password. Never write your password down. Never let someone see you type in your password. If you think there is a chance of someone else knowing your password…..Change It! 7

8. Sexting Sending or forwarding sexually explicit photos, video, or messages from a mobile phone. YOU COULD BE BREAKING THE LAW! 8

9. Inappropriate Sites (ex: Pornographic, hate filled, etc.) Faulty Information Sites Websites that ask for Private and Personal Information Inappropriate, Offensive, and Angry E- Mails. 9

10. Online Predators The people you meet online are STRANGERS!

11. Online Predators A predator is someone who stalks or uses lies, secrecy, or stealth to get close enough to another person in order to easily hurt or harm them.

12. Online Predators Prey = Someone who is the victim of the predator, no matter what their age is.

13. Online Predators So, how does a predator gain YOUR TRUST? S.I.T.S. Similar Interest Trust Secrecy

14. "All cruelty springs from weakness.” Cyber Bullying Bullying has become an online event as well as a physical one. Intimidation online can be just as bad, and in some cases worse, than when bullying occurs in the physical community.

15. Cyber Bullies Cyber bullies are bullies who use the Internet to be mean to others.

16. What to do if you are cyber bullied! Tell someone. Don ’ t keep this to yourself. Tell a trusted adult about the bullying. Don ’ t open or read messages by Cyber bullies. Tell the police if threatened. Tell your Internet Service Provider. Tell your school if it is school related. Schools have a bullying plan in place. Don ’ t erase the messages – they may be needed to take action. Instead, put them in a folder unread. Protect yourself – never agree to meet with the person or with anyone you meet online. If bullied through chat or instant messaging, the “ bully ” can often be blocked. Tell someone!

17. Bully Prevention Don ’ t give out private information. Use Netiquette. Don ’ t send a message when you are angry. When something doesn ’ t seem right, it probably isn ’ t.

18. While Chatting 1.Avoid Using ALL CAPS - It ’ s considered yelling. 2.Decide What Tone the Conversation Has Before Posting - Don't use offensive language or nicknames. Always avoid making personal attacks and calling names. 3.Don't "Flood" the Chatroom - Flooding is repeating messages over and over, or filling the screen with gibberish, in order to delay communication in the chatroom. 4.Be Nice to Newbies - Remember your first chats? If someone stumbles into your chat, who is obviously new to this medium, show some patience and help him or her get the hang of it.

19. Q? and A.