Group Four: Guienne Dinkins, Eva JohnsonPhyllisia Mason-Hollins, Kim McHenry

Whose Responsibility is it?

You Will Learn:

Responsibility of educators Rights of parents and children Pros and Cons of student internet use Cyber Crimes Strategies for teaching internet safety Protecting yourself online

Internet Statistics

2005 Survey

12,650 students

Grades 5-12

Educators Responsibilities

It is our responsibility to:

Follow National Educational Technology Standards for Teacher in Promoting and Modeling Digital Citizenship and Responsibility

Respect the wishes of parents and get Signed permission about student usage and publishing of student picture online.

Inform our students because We might be the only teacher teaching about internet safety.

Children’s Protection Act

Implemented in 2001 Determines Funding Based on Guidelines Requires use of Blocking and Filtering Manages influx of obscene or harmful images

or content Requires monitoring of use of the Internet

Community Effort

Students

Teachers

Parents

Classroom Internet Usage Adds Educational Resource Videos Games Communicating Gathering Information Power Points Explanations Virtual Field Trips

Current Surveys Web Based: surveyed thousands aged 12-17 Middle School Survey

A Comparison of the Results

Early adolescents’ may be vulnerable to an online stranger or predator.

Threats

Destroyers and Thieves Botnets and Malware Addiction and Involvement Underblocking and

Bypassing Cyberwar and

Cyberterrorism

Cyber Crime

Sexting Cyber bullying Social Networking Spams and Scams Copyright Infringement Plagiarism http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_cri

me

Warning Signs of Improper Use

Excessive Use Secretive Behavior Empty History File

Disturbed Relationships Receipt of Packages Subtle Comments

post any identifying information.

post pictures which display a license plate, address, or other identifiable information.

agree to meet in-person an acquaintance you met on the internet.

reply to suspicious email.

share your password with someone else.

download files without having a good up-to-date virus program.

Strategies to Stay Safe Strategies to Stay Safe OnlineOnline

NEVER

Precautions

Installing monitoring software, firewalls, antivirus and antispyware software.

Many monitoring software packages provide reports of incoming and outgoing emails, records of both sides of the conversation in chat rooms, instant messages, and a listing of all web sites visited.

Backing up files.

Obtain a Contract with the Students.

Do not reply to any email or notification requesting personal information.

Always be courteous to others on the internet.

Remember, being alert and informed about the danger’s children face while online can help keep children out of harm’s and reduce the risk of exploitation by others.

Precautions continued…

Password Security If permitted use at least one special character. Example (!@#$%^&*) Don’t save your passwords to your computer unless you are using a

program to encrypt them.• Don’t use any predictable personal information such as birthdays,

children, pet names, etc..• Don’t use the same password for every account• Make sure to change your passwords every few months. The more

often you change your password will increase your safety.• Don’t write your passwords down on note pads and sticky notes and

keep them in plain sight. Use at least 8 characters Use at least one number Use at least one letter Use at least one capital letter

Netiquette

Avoid using intimidating language. Don’t type in all caps. Remember it can be made public

and you can’t take it back. Be brief and careful. Be clear. Be responsive.

Chat Lingo Examples

Code Meaning

A/S/L? PAL LOL PAW RU WTGP TTYL W/E H&K GAL

Age, Sex, Location Parents Are Listening Laugh Out Loud Parents Are Watching Are You? Want to Go Private? Talk to You Later Whatever Hug and Kiss Get a Life

Summary

The Internet is a tool. Tools have the potential to help and

hurt. Their use must be monitored and

revised as needed. Internet use has increased from 20-

80% in the past ten years. This increases the risk for potential

harm.

REPORTING

CALL THE CYBER TIPLINE

1-800-843-5678

References

Federal Bureau of Investigation Federal Communications Commission Info Please Las Angeles Times National Crime Prevention On Guard On Line PBS U.S. Census

For More Information: www.netsmartz.org

www.netsmartzkids.org

www.netsmartz411.org

www.cybertipline.com

www.iSafe.org

www.ikeepsafe.com

http://teacherweb.com/LA/NorthwoodHighSchoolShreveport/Johnson,Eva/table.html

www.safeteens.com www.playitcybersafe.com www.cyberbully.org

For More Information For more information about telecommunications issues visit: FCC’s Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau Web site at

www.fcc.gov/cgb contact the FCC’s Consumer Center by e-mailing fccinfo@fcc.gov calling 1-888-CALL-FCC (1-888-225-5322) voice or 1-888-TELL-

FCC (1-888-835-5322) TTY faxing 1-866-418-0232 writing to: Federal Communications Commission

Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau Consumer Inquiries and Complaints Division 445 12th Street, SW Washington, D.C. 20554

Thank You&

Be safe!