Are You Safe When Using the Internet?

Abby BrunnerITC 525

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Question 1 Question 2 Question 3 Question 4 What can harm me on the Internet? How can I avoid harm on the Internet? Multimedia Internet Safety Pledge Credits Standards

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Yes

No

1.) Do you Interact with strangers on the Internet? (Strangers = people you do not know in person)

Fact: “71% [of teens] reported receiving messages online from someone they don’t know…40% reported that they’ll usually

reply and chat with that person.”

Do you really know who you are talking to?

Teenage Research Unlimited. Teen Internet Safety Survey. National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and Cox Communications, 2006. 3 June 2010. http://www.netsmartz.org/safety/statistics.htm

1.) Yes

Good! You are less likely to experience negative consequences such as identity

theft or sexual solicitations.

Fact: “71% [of teens] reported receiving messages online from someone they don’t know…40% reported that they’ll usually

reply and chat with that person.”

Teenage Research Unlimited. Teen Internet Safety Survey. National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and Cox Communications, 2006. 3 June 2010. http://www.netsmartz.org/safety/statistics.htm

1.) No

Yes

No

2.) Do you say things to others online that you would not say in person ?

“You know the old saying about walking a mile in someone's shoes; even a few

seconds of thinking about how another person might feel can put a big damper on aggression. That's needed in this world.”

“Tips to Help Stop Cyberbullying.” ConnectSafely.org. 2009. 4 June 2010. http://www.connectsafely.org/Safety-Tips/tips-to-help-stop-cyberbullying.html

2.) Yes

Great! It’s important to respect the feelings of others.

“You know the old saying about walking a mile in someone's shoes; even a few

seconds of thinking about how another person might feel can put a big damper on aggression. That's needed in this world.”

“Tips to Help Stop Cyberbullying.” ConnectSafely.org. 2009. 4 June 2010. http://www.connectsafely.org/Safety-Tips/tips-to-help-stop-cyberbullying.html

2.) No

Yes

No

3.) Do you know where to report inappropriate material received online?

Excellent! Aside from the organizations you are already aware of you can also report

incidents using the CyberTipline at cybertipline.com or by calling 1-800-843-

5678.

3.) Yes

Incidents can be reported report using the CyberTipline at cybertipline.com or by

calling 1-800-843-5678.

3.) No

Yes

No

4.) Do you include personal information such as your phone number or address on your profile?

Fact: “37% of 13- to 17-year-olds said they are “not very concerned” or “not at all

concerned” about someone using information they’ve posted online in ways they don’t

want.”Do you know how many people have access to

your information?

Teenage Research Unlimited. Teen Internet Safety Survey. National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and Cox Communications, 2006. 3 June 2010. http://www.netsmartz.org/safety/statistics.htm

4.) Yes

Good! This is a step toward keeping yourself safe on the internet.

Fact: “37% of 13- to 17-year-olds said they are “not very concerned” or “not at all concerned” about someone using information they’ve posted online in ways they don’t want.”

Teenage Research Unlimited. Teen Internet Safety Survey. National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and Cox Communications, 2006. 3 June 2010. http://www.netsmartz.org/safety/statistics.htm

4.) No

Viruses- from unsafe downloads

Criminals- identity thieves, sexual predators

Inappropriate Material- pornography, disturbing photos, bad language

What can harm me on the Internet?

Please use the following link to learn some Internet Safety Tips

How can I avoid harm on the Internet?

Please watch the following videos about Internet safety

Information Travels: Mike-TosisVideo 1

Offline Consequences: Profile PenaltyVideo 2

Multimedia

Please use the following link to access an Internet Safety Pledge

After reading, please print a copy to sign and keep at home for future reference.

Internet Safety Pledge

Statistics http://www.netsmartz.org/safety/statistics.htm National Center for Missing and Exploited Children’s Cyber

Tipline http://www.missingkids.com/missingkids/servlet/PageServlet?LanguageCountry=en_US&PageId=2936

Tips to Stop Cyberbullying http://www.connectsafely.org/Safety-Tips/tips-to-help-stop-cyberbullying.html Internet Safety Tips

http://www.connectsafely.org/Safety-Tips/social-web-tips-for-teens.html

Offline Consequences: Profile Penalty Video http://www.nsteens.org/videos/offline-consequences/

Information Travels: Mike-Tosis Videohttp://www.nsteens.org/videos/information-travels/ Middle/High School Internet Safety Pledge

http://www.netsmartz.org/pdf/pledgemshs_eng.pdf

Credits

AASL-Standards for the 21st Century Learner 1.1.1 Follow an inquiry based process in seeking knowledge in curricular

subjects, and make the real world connection for using this process in own life.

1.1.4 Find, evaluate, and select appropriate sources to answer questions. 1.1.6 Read, view, and listen for information presented in any format (e.g.,

textual, visual, media, digital) in order to make inferences and gather meaning.

ISTE - Nets for students 2007 5a. advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information

and technology. 5b. exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports

collaboration, learning, and productivity. 5c. demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning. 5d. exhibit leadership for digital citizenship.

Standards