1. NetSmartZ www.netsmartz.org

2. Curriculum Resources from NetSmartZ

3. Statistics 61% of 13-17 have a personal profile (MySpace, Friedster, Xanga) 50% have posted their pictures Ages 16-17 use it for social interaction and networking and meeting friends (especially girls) 71% received email messages from someone they don’t know 45% were asked for personal information from someone they don’t know 30% considered meeting someone they don’t know in person 14% actually did meet someone they didn’t know

4. Perceptions by Teens 20% (teens) felt the Internet is safe to share personal information on a blog or networking site 37% (13-17) said they are not concerned about someone using information they posted online in ways they don’t want 33% (13-17) say their parents know little or nothing of what they do on the Internet 48% (16-17) said their parents know little or nothing 22% said their parents have never talked about Internet safety with them

5. Education can make a difference… Pre survey 54% it was safe to meet someone in person they met on the Internet 25% thought it was safe to post their picture on the Internet Post Survey 83% said it was not safe to meet 96% said it was not safe to post their picture GWU study GWU study in Maine of students 9-14 pre and post NetSmartz program 2005

6. More results of education 20% have told people their real name on the Internet 25% thought it was safe (or were unsure) to put their address on the Internet 98% said it was not safe to give their real name on the Internet 88% said it was not safe to put their address on the Internet Pre survey Post NetSmartz Program

7. Grades K-2 Clicky the hip spokesrobot Potential dangers How to avoid them Good “netiquette” “Webville Outlaws”

8. Grades 3-4 and 5-6 Nettie and Webster, two Internet cyber-siblings “WissyWigs” – creepy characters that represent Internet dangers Follow-you Fiona – not all people are who they say they are. Spamozoid sends junk E-mail with bad things Oogle tries to get their personal information Hot-Head is rude Numbut spends too much time online

9. Middle and High School 17 million users between 12-17 (73% of US teenagers) Integral part of their everyday lives IM, chatrooms, & e-mail Information seeking for school Playground for social life and games Creating web sites Videos and Internet safety principles told by teens: Amy’s Choice and Julie’s Journey (3 min)Amy’s Choice Julie’s Journey

10. Resources Kids

11. Teen Resources

12. Resources for parents

13. Law Enforcement