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Internet Safety . Lauren Frangella and Shelby Vierling. Social networks. Online predators. -Child spends large amounts of time online. -Child receives phone calls from people you don’t know -Child receives gifts, such as webcam or a bus ticket. . The craigslist killer.
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Internet Safety Lauren Frangella and Shelby Vierling
Online predators • -Child spends large amounts of time online. • -Child receives phone calls from people you don’t know • -Child receives gifts, such as webcam or a bus ticket.
The FBI has made cybercrime its number three priority (fbi.gov, 2010), following terrorism and counterintelligence.
As future educators, it is our responsibility to make sure that students are using the internet safely.
Signs of cyberbullying • -Low self esteem • -Mental health issues • -Hatred of school • -Withdrawal from friends • -Slipping grades
If you, as a teacher overhear students discussing meeting someone on a social networking cite and hear details such as: the student receiving presents, meeting in person, or other suspicious signs of a predator, what should you do? • a. Ask the student yourself • b. Call parents • c. Ignore the situation • d. Call the police
Teachers are often asked to be friended by students on a social networking cite. Do you think it is ethical to accept the friend request or should you deny it?
A high school female student had e-mailed a nude picture of herself to her boyfriend, who is also a student. They broke up, and the boyfriend decided to send the picture to classmates. Eventually, the situation was made evident to teachers. How should they handle it? • Punish the students • Notify the police • Involve a student counselor • Call the parents