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Internet Safety Technology Safety A STUDENT’S GUIDE MARY JOHNSON GALESBURG-AUGUSTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS DOCTORAL CANDIDATE NORTHCENTRAL UNIVERSITY Socializing The majority of students use the internet to communicate and socialize. e-mailing, chatting, IM ing, sharing pictures, social sites (Facebook or Myspace) Students use other forms of technology for communicating also Cell phones can share pictures, text, talk Smart phones are like mini computers, they can track your activities Internet: You are not alone! No one is anonymous on the Internet. The Internet is not a value-free zone. Whatever is illegal offline is illegal online. The Internet belongs to all users, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, or any other characteristic. The Internet is a community, just as your school or your city is a community. http://snoop.cdt.org/ Risky Area The Web Chat rooms Instant Messaging (IM) E-mail http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2SmhJKhWx8 Don’t put yourself at risk Putting yourself in Physical Danger Giving up Privacy and Financial Risk Harassment and Bullying Internet service provider www.cybertipline.com school authorities Hurting Others Remember these rules: Keep Your Identity Private Never Get Together with Someone You “Meet” Online Never Respond To E-Mail, Chat Comments, Instant Messages Or Other Messages That Are Hostile, Belligerent, Inappropriate Or In Any Way Make You Feel Uncomfortable Talk with your Parents About Their Expectations and Ground Rules for Going Online Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) Statement of ethical and legal intent. A way to manage the Internet at schools. A way to educate students, teachers, administrators, and parents about responsible use. http://www.g-aschools.org/Techplan.html Think before you act. Fundamental ethical rules of using the Internet: 1. Never use a computer to harm, harass, or bully others. 2. Never use a computer to send false or misleading information. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1uRzgDxbWU Heeding these two rules will help students avoid making regrettable choices that could negatively affect others and result in unwanted consequences for themselves. Cell Phones Texting cost money can be easily shared spread rumors Pictures hurtful Online Safety Quiz for Kids http://www.safekids.com/quiz/ The majority of this information taken from safekids.com