internet safety

Internet Safety: 

Internet Safety Regional Workshops for School Counselors, 2007 Presented by: Amanda Snobarger School Counselor Consultant Indiana Department of Education

The Rationale…: 

The Rationale… Children have a 1 in 3,696,676 chance of being struck by lightening - but we still cancel Little League games. Children have a 1 in 3,717,984 chance of being poisoned at Halloween - but we still check their goodie bags. Children have a 1 in 5 chance of receiving unwanted sexual solicitations online.

The Relevance…: 

The Relevance… Nearly one-third (29%) of students surveyed said their parent or guardian would disapprove if they knew what they were doing on the Internet. 64% percent of online teens say that most teens do things online that they wouldn't want their parents to know about. One-third (33%) of 13–17 year olds and nearly half (48%) of 16-17 year olds report that their parents or guardians know "very little" or "nothing" about what they do on the Internet. ONDCP

The Circumstances…: 

The Circumstances… Just under half (42%) of parents do not review the content of what their teenager(s) read and/or type in chat rooms or via instant messaging. 30% percent of parents allow their teenagers to use the computer in private areas of the house, such as a bedroom or home office. More than one in five (22%) 13–17 year olds said their parents or guardians have never discussed Internet safety with them.

Our Concerns: 

Our Concerns Online Predators Sexual Solicitation Kidnapping Drug/Alcohol Indoctrination Cyber Bullying

Know the people your students associate with…: 

Know the people your students associate with…

MySpace has registered 207,597,607 users since its inception.: 

MySpace has registered 207,597,607 users since its inception. That’s roughly equivalent to the combined populations of: + + California 34,500,000 Texas 21,500,000 Florida 17,800,000 New York 19,200,000 + South Carolina 4,200,000 + Or, Iran and Afghanistan

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What Up. I'm (FIRST NAME DELETED). I am 12 years old. I would love to go out with a nice, strong, athletic guy. I am very athletic. I play softball, basketball, soccer, and I like to dance. My best friends are (WHOLE NAMES DELETED). If anybody is interested, then be my friend. The Profile of an Adolescent Internet User :

Myspace Profile: 

Myspace Profile Truth vs. Fiction Revealed! Biographical Information Personal Details Online Quizzes Including proclivities for drugs, alcohol, sex, and petty crime Pictures and Clip art Personally Identifiable Sexually Suggestive Drug, Alcohol, Sex, and Violent Content A Friend List A web of interconnectedness

Examples: 

Examples Private Public

Dangers Beyond Students’ Control: 

Dangers Beyond Students’ Control File Sharing Viruses Illegal Downloads SpyWare And, they’ve likely used your email address to activate the account. So, here comes the…

Web Log (BLOG): 

Web Log (BLOG) Not a widely used feature. An Online Diary or Journal. Fodder for Bullying Make-up & Break-Up Posts Personal information about self, friends, family, and school

Picture Posting- Photo Album: 

Picture Posting- Photo Album Parental Explicit Content Advisory Cell phones with camera features. Pictures taken at school. A lot of young ladies trying to look much older. Picture posts with commentary.

Not just a “Note”: 

Not just a “Note” Much of this content is inappropriate, but fairly commonplace. Global implications give us broader concerns. Connections to the unknown. Releasing the idea to the world. Who will see this later? College Recruiter Potential Boss

MySpace Rules: 

MySpace Rules 14 or older Truth about age until 18 Can’t impersonate others Shouldn’t reveal personal information. Reality Students younger than 14 are members Students lie about their age Students can easily impersonate others Students reveal personal information

What your students may be doing on the internet…: 

What your students may be doing on the internet… Drugs Bullying Internet Dating Downloading Music, Videos, Pornography, etc. illegally

Drugs: 

Drugs "The pusher has moved to the PC. With one click of the mouse, teens can enter a virtual world of drugs. The Internet can teach teens how to buy or make drugs, how to use different drugs and other products to get high, and how to beat drug tests." John P. Walters, Director of National Drug Control Policy

Bullying: 

Bullying Instant Messaging Harassment Stealing Passwords Blogs Web sites Sending Pictures through E-mail and Cell Phones

Rules of the Road...Tips for traveling the Internet Super Highway!: 

Rules of the Road... Tips for traveling the Internet Super Highway!

Tips for Parents: 

Tips for Parents Establish Rules for Internet Use: What sites can your child visit? Who can they talk to? How long will they be online? Where can they use a computer? NetSmartz.org

NetSmartz.org: 

NetSmartz.org Decide if your child is “right” for social networking sites like MySpace. Then, if you decide they are… participate with them. Know their URL address, ask to see their friends list, and question who they “hang out with”.

NetSmartz: 

NetSmartz Keep the computer room open.

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NetSmartz Discuss the importance of telling you or a trusted adult if something ever makes your child or teen scared, uncomfortable, or confused.

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NetSmartz Communicate Prepare yourself beforehand Talk and be open with your kids Keep your cool. Be Cool. Encourage them to confide in you.

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NetSmartz Be Informed Learn everything you can about the internet Ask your kids to show you the places they go Learn Chartroom lingo at www.cybertipline.com Study their list of acronyms, like POS- Parent Over Shoulder Know what other access your child may have including, text messaging.

NetSmartz: 

NetSmartz Consider Safeguarding Options Check blocking, filtering, and rating applications Learn about filtering and monitoring software and when to use them.

NetSmartz: 

NetSmartz CyberTipline Report incidents of child sexual exploitation to the CyberTipline by calling 1-800-843-5678 or at www.cybertipline.com

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Educate yourself at the “Parents and Educators” section of www.netsmartz.org Read News Articles Study Internet Risks and Dangers Review Safety Tips

If material is slanderous to school…: 

If material is slanderous to school… Schoolcare@myspace.com 317-969-7398

Other Sources:: 

Other Sources: Center for Safe and Responsible Internet Use – www.cyberbully.org. A Parents’ Guide to Cyberbullying and Cyberthreats. Nancy e. willard, M.s., J.D. Cyberbullying and Cyberthreats: Responding to the Challenge of Online Social Cruelty, Threats, and Distress provides up-to-date insight for school administrators, counselors, resource officers, teachers, parents, and others on preventing and responding to cyberbullying and cyberthreats.

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Presentation provided by Scott Smith, Administrative Dean, Brownsburg East Middle School, Brownsburg, IN – revised by Amanda Snobarger