smart choices for our 21 st century cyber surfers
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Smart Choices for our 21st Century Cyber Surfers
Technology has encouraged a lot of changes!
Worries
Someone would hear my conversation on the party line.
Something I have posted or texted will be forwarded.
Sister/brother would find the key to my diary.
Something I have posted or texted will be forwarded.
Someone would be talking about me in school.
Someone will post something about me and hurt me.
Boyfriend/Girlfriend would break up with me.
Someone will get mad and really hurt me online.
Past Present
the 21st century has opened up a whole new world of education, collaboration, empathy, inspiration, and creativity.
When used effectively……………………
Some Important Things To Remember:
• Along with all the positive opportunities the internet provides………
• There are also challenges
and risks…….
Predators
Cyberbullying
Revealing Too MuchOr
Inappropriate Info.
Your O
nline Activity
Predators• Everyone knows about predators on
the internet – but it “will never happen to me”!
• Facts:– 54% have instant messaged a stranger– 50% have emailed someone they don’t
know.– 45% have been in chat rooms with
strangers.– 27% of teens know someone who has
met someone online– 47% of teens have received a sexually
explicit or pornographic email or attachment.
SNL Clip
Predators:• Talk about
inappropriate things.• Send you materials
that make you feel uncomfortable.
• Ask you personal information.
• Want to meet you in person.
Warning Signs:
• If someone tries to:– Isolate you from your family and friends.– Turn you against your parents or guardians.– Make you keep things secret.– Send inappropriate materials or talk about
inappropriate things.– Threatens you.
Revealing Too Much!• Words and photos posted online – once
posted they can be accessed by the whole world – and cannot be taken back.
• Any image or video or blog entry can be saved and edited or altered by anyone.
• Private pages, conversations can be saved and then shared --- no entry is private!
You Can’t Take it Back!
What information should I be careful about posting?
• Name, age, birthday, phone number, school, schedule, location.
• Photos or videos that reveal information that can identify where you are from.
• Inappropriate photos.
Why should I be careful?
• The world can access your online life!• Colleges/Employers check online
information on applicants.• If you are planning on a future in the public
spotlight --- be careful what you post.• Profiles, wikis, blogs are being viewed by
predators.
Cyberbullying
• What constitutes cyberbullying?– Spreading rumors or gossip.– Posting pictures without consent.– Obtaining a password to assume
a person’s identity.– Harassing or threatening
someone.– Using inappropriate language.
Cyberbullying leads to:
• Broken friendships.• Hurting others.• Can incur school consequences.• Can be Prosecuted in the Court of Law
– Harassment Charges– Sexually explicit photos – you can be charged
with child pornography and have to be registered as sex offender.
If you are being bullied?
• Do not respond.• Save the evidence with print screens,
saving documents, saving chat messages and emails.
• Tell a trusted adult.• Report it to the police, school official,
internet service provider.• If you are in immediate danger – contact
police immediately.
Emotional Impact Cyberbullying Has:
• Angry • Depressed • Embarrassed • Scared for their safety • Scared for their life • They may seek revenge on the bully. • They could start avoiding others, including
friends, family, school and other activities. • Sometimes victims become bullies themselves
in order to feel more powerful and less hurt.
And in the most severe cases….
Remember Your Actions Can Cause “Reactions”!Let’s make those reactions positive!
Your Online Activity
• Instant Messaging• File Sharing• Social Networking• Webcams• Video Blogging• Online Gaming• Cell Phones• Email• Chat Rooms
Instant Messaging/Emails
• Communicate with people you know.• Keep your personal information private.• Don’t respond to offensive messages.• Choose appropriate screen names.• Do not agree to meet someone.• Never share your passwords.• Do not open emails/attachments from someone
you do not know.• Never follow a link in an email. Open up your
browser and go to the address or company who sent the email.
File Sharing
• Kaaza, Limewire, Bearshare• It is illegal to share copyrighted materials
without permission.• File sharing slows down your computer.• Downloading from unknown sources puts
you at risk for: viruses, spam, spyware and downloading unintended material by mistake.
Social Networking
• Make sure videos and images don’t reveal anything about where you live, go to school, etc.
• Post appropriate pictures• Phone Numbers, location, names, … keep
private.• Do not fall into the misguided trust of a
predator --- they can be anyone you want them to be temporarily!
Webcams and Videos
• Videos can be saved, altered and used to hurt you.
• Don’t let your surroundings reveal where you live, work, go to school, etc.
• Webcams can be easily left turned on and may incriminate or embarrass you.
Online Gaming
• Do not reveal your age, gender, or any identifying characteristics.
• Don’t get angry! You could post something in the chat and be charged with a cyberbullying crime.
• Get out of a game if you are feeling pressured or uncomfortable.
Cell Phones
• Never post your phone number online.• Don’t respond to harassing text messages.• Never take or send provocative photos or videos
of yourself – remember these can be then altered and shared with others.
• Remember: most people around you have cell phones with cameras/camcorders. Sexting or sending revealing or pornographic texts is illegal. You may be charged with possession of child pornography or distribution of child pornography and have to be classified as a sex offender.
Netiquette• Remember the golden rule! Treat others like you would like to be treated.• Think before you write and twice before you click send.• Proofread what you type.• Be precise, short and clear.• Avoid acronyms like ttyl especially if the person might not be aware of what
it means.• Remember you might be dealing with someone from another culture and
they could take offense to something you say or post.• Do not use offensive words or terminology.• Be nice! Close out or don’t respond to someone who is not being nice.• Make sure humor isn’t coming across as sarcasm.• Use emoticons. It is hard to tell in an email or instant message what the
non-verbals are – Use emoticons to transfer your feelings.• Respect other’s privacy.• Don’t capitalize every word – or use a lot of exclamation points!!!!!!!• Ask clear questions.• Be patient, kind and polite.
Surf Safely!
This presentation made by
• Tina Groff• Mannsville Manor Elementary School • 423 N. Main St. • Mannsville, NY 13661 • Principal: Ron Perry,
[email protected] • 315-465-4281