Why Safe Computing?

Doug WaltersCoordinator of Transportationdoug.walters@sycsd.org

Southern York County School D ist r ic t

Safe Computing Workshop

October 21, 2013

S a f e C o m p u t i n g N i g h t

Why Safe Computing?•Technology gives children access to a vast

spectrum of knowledge and exposes them to different cultures and ways of life.

•Just the same, technology can be used in a way that exposes children to various threats.

•Parenting in this digital age can be very difficult.

Systems & Data

Bruce MickeyCoordinator of Technologybruce.mickey@sycsd.org

Southern York County School D ist r ic t

Safe Computing Workshop

October 21, 2013

S a f e C o m p u t i n g Wo r k s h o p : S a f e g u a r d i n g Yo u r C o m p u t e r

Be aware of the following terms and activities:

• Malware and virus protection.

• Automatic updates for your operating system.

• Secure your wireless network with a complex password.

• Regularly backup your computer to an external USB drive or an online service.

Protecting Identity

Mark RillCoordinator of Marketing andPublic Informationmark.rill@sycsd.org

Southern York County School D ist r ic t

Safe Computing Workshop

October 21, 2013

S a f e C o m p u t i n g Wo r k s h o p

• Identity theft

• Protection from phishing and other scams

• Transaction security, certificates, and encryption

• Geolocation and other location services

Be aware of the following terms and activities:

Protecting Reputation

Ben LoueyTechnology Integration SpecialistDigital Academy Coordinatorben.louey@sycsd.org

Southern York County School D ist r ic t

Safe Computing Workshop

October 21, 2013

Be aware of the following terms and activities:

• Digital Citizenship: the norms of appropriate, responsible behavior when communicating and collaborating in an online environment.

• What is being communicated? What devices can be used to communicate?

• Responsibilities of children.

• Responsibilities of parents.

S a f e C o m p u t i n g Wo r k s h o p : S a f e g u a r d i n g Yo u r C o m p u t e r

District Court Information

Hon. Jeff JoyMagisterial District JudgeDistrict 19-3-04www.districtcourt19304.com(717) 227-0688

Southern York County School D ist r ic t

Drug Awareness Workshop

October 21, 2013

Be aware of the following terms and activities:

• Always assume that you are on camera

• Truancy

• Traffic cases

• Tobacco on school property

• Under-age drinking

• Retail theft

• Drug or drug paraphernalia possession

Court records search at www.districtcourt19304.com

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