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“I Know More Than You Do” - A Technology Savvy Student. By the ITEC Department. Internet Statistics. Over 90% of teens use Internet, that’s roughly 21 million teens 11 million teens go online daily Most popular teen use: IM-ing
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“I Know More Than You Do”- A Technology Savvy Student By the ITEC Department
Internet Statistics • Over 90% of teens use Internet, that’s roughly 21 million teens • 11 million teens go online daily • Most popular teen use: IM-ing • In September 2006, 1 in every 6 Internet visits went to MySpace.com
Use of the Internet at School • As a virtual textbook and reference library • As a virtual tutor and study shortcut • As a virtual study group • As a virtual guidance counselor • As a virtual locker AND
Do you think this child could have communicated with this predator from school?
Proxy Filter • Need to keep students safe • Secure our system • Be in compliance with federal law for receiving funding
Instructional Resources • Instructional Resources (District website) • NetTrekker (Search Engine) • Library Website Resources and Subscriptions (PowerLibrary, Ebsco, Gale Group) • Teacher Approved Sites • K-12 Teaching and Learning Center
Website Evaluation • Kind of site (edu, gov, com) • Who provided the information • Are there any advertisements or pop-ups • Is the information accurate • Confirm information from other sources • Follow hyperlinks to other sources
Additional Resources • iSafe.org • Kids.getnetwise.org • Netsmartz.org • Safeteens.com • Thinkuknow.co.uk • Cybertipline.com (1-800-843-5673)
References Arafeh, S. & Levin D. The digital disconnect. American Institute for Research Pew Internet & American Life Project, www.pewinternet.org iSafe.org