internet safety
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NetSmartz
Keeping Kids Safer on the Internet!
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Instructional Goal
Each participant will be able to:
• Identify the need for Internet safety
• List and locate NetSmartz resources
• Explore options for implementing NetSmartz in the classroom
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Why Are We Here Today?
In the United States, 45% of children use the Internet. Of these kids:
•25% have been exposed to unwanted pornography.
•20% have received a sexual solicitation.
•3% have received an aggressive sexual solicitation.
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More Statistics
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Recent Findings
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Amy’s Choice
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Case Studies
• National case
– Kacie Rene Woody
• Missouri cases
– Alton Police “Amber” (Post-Dispatch)
– St. Peters students (KSDK TV)
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Tracking Teresa
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What is NetSmartz?
NetSmartz is an interactive, educational safety resource from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) and Boys & Girls Clubs of America (B&GCA) for teaching children aged 5 to 17 how to stay safer on the Internet.
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The Purpose of NetSmartz
The purpose of NetSmartz is to increase the safety awareness of children in order to prevent victimization and increase self-confidence whenever they go online. NetSmartz teaches the following rules for online safety.
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Goals of NetSmartz
The goals of the NetSmartz Internet safety program are to:
• Enhance the ability of children to recognize dangers on the Internet
• Enhance the ability of children to understand that people they first “meet” on the Internet should never be considered their friends
• Encourage children to report victimization to a trusted adult
• Support and enhance community education efforts
• Increase communication between adults and children about online safety
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Results
A recent research project into youth awareness of Internet safety and online behavior by Branch Associates determined that an Internet safety educational program is essential in helping to keep children safer on the Internet. NetSmartz provides that program!
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What is Included?
Three overlapping programs designed for grades K-12
•Clicky’s Web World
– designed for children K-2nd grade
•NetSmartz Rules
– designed for primarily for 3rd-6th grade
•I360
– Designed for teens
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Workshop Resources
• Activities
• Activity cards
• Internet safety certificates
• Web licenses
• Internet safety pledges
• Games
• Adventure games
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Activities
• Activities are interactive exercises that teach specific lessons about Internet safety.
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Activity Cards
• Activity cards are designed to help incorporate the NetSmartz online activities into teaching. These cards were created by teachers for teachers. They coordinate a classroom or lab activity with an online activity and provide ideas for discussion.
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Activity for Grades K-2
• “THE WEB CONNECTION” in Clicky’s Web World
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Activity for Grades 3-4
• “MEET THE WIZZYWIGS” in NetSmartz Rules
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Activity for Grades 5-6
• “WHO’S YOUR FRIEND ON THE INTERNET?” in NetSmartz Rules!
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Activity for Middle School
“Angela’s Experience” & “Keisha’s Crime” on I-360
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NS Teens
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Activities for High School
• “Teen PSA: “Promises” on I-360
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Internet Safety Certificates
• Internet Safety Certificates are downloadable certificates to be awarded upon completion of the corresponding program.
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Web Licenses
• A license to be issued to those who complete the corresponding program, granting Internet privileges.
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Internet Safety Pledges
– Pledge to be signed by student and teacher/parent acknowledging the Internet safety policy as set forth by NetSmartz.
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Games
• Games provided in NetSmartz workshop are strictly for fun. They teach no direct lesson, but incorporate concepts of Internet safety, using the NetSmartz characters, and make NetSmartz fun for kids.
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Adventure Games
•Derek in Distress
Find clues to stop Derek from meeting in person with someone he met online.
(Grades 4-6)
•Clicky’s Adventure
Help Clicky round up all of the Web Outlaws who are on the loose.
(Grades 1-3)
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Where is NetSmartz Available?
NetSmartz website
www.netsmartz.org
NetSmartz State Intranet
www.netsmartz.org/education/mo
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NetSmartz Website
http://www.netsmartz.org
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State Intranet
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Individual Activities
Students can complete the computer activities at their own pace through an independent learning program on computers in the classroom, library or computer lab.
• Clicky’s Web World
• NetSmartz Rules
• I-360
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Group and Individual
Finally teachers can encourage students to complete the computer activities on their own and supplement the independent learning with group Internet safety activities taught from NetSmartz activity cards.
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Promotional Pamphlets
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BeSafe Internet Safety
• http://besafe.more.net
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Educating Adults
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FAQs
• General FAQs
• Parents & Educators site FAQs
• Technology FAQs
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Courses/Registration/Costs
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Contact
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