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Online Safety

Online Safety. Threats and Strategies. Most perceived threats are: Predators Inappropriate content Actual most common threats are: Cyberbullying Posting personal information online Too much information Unintentional sharing of information

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Online Safety

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  1. Online Safety Threats and Strategies

  2. Most perceived threats are: • Predators • Inappropriate content • Actual most common threats are: • Cyberbullying • Posting personal information online • Too much information • Unintentional sharing of information • Sending/posting inappropriate images or information on social networking sites or through texts What are the threats?

  3. There is some degree of risk for everyone, but… • Those children most at risk are: U S U A L S • Adolescents more at risk than younger children nhappy heltered ninvolved, unaware, disinterested parents dventurous onely avvy about technology Who is at risk?

  4. Components • Staying safe • Digital Citizenship • Creating a positive digital footprint • Cyberbullying • Resources • Bank of resources that schools can access/share • Schools determine their own plan for Internet Safety education Internet Safety Education

  5. Online Safety • Cyberbullying • Inappropriate Content • Digital Citzenship • The Digital Footprint • Talking to your kids about all of these… What areas of Internet Safety will we consider?

  6. Informed Paranoid Striking a Balance

  7. Web Filtering

  8. CIPA (Children’s Internet Protection Act) • To keep students safe • To keep students from accessing inappropriate content • Hate sites • Inappropriate images and content • Sites that promote inappropriate habits (drinking, smoking, drug use, gambling, etc.) • Sites that might put them in danger • Sites that “phish” for information Filtering – why do we do it?

  9. Web sites are categorized by our filter company • Sites are blocked by category, such as… • Drug and alcohol use • Adult content • Phishing and malware • Non-safe search engines • Bombs, guns • Individual sites can be unblocked if they are miscategorized • By district • By site • By user • Process • Teacher requests that the site be unblocked through their principal • Principal requests that the site be unblocked through IT • IT checks for security risks or inappropriate content, as well as educational value • Site is unblocked (usually for that site) • Teacher-student equivalent accounts Filtering – how does it work ?

  10. Cyberbullyingis “…the willful and repeated harm inflicted through the use of computers, cell phones, and other electronic devices.” -Cyberbullying Research Center Cyberbullying What can you do?

  11. “It makes me hurt both physically and mentally. It scares me and takes away all my confidence. It makes me feel sick and worthless.” Can cause: • Fear of going to school • Low self-esteem • Family problems • Academic problems • Potential for school violence • Delinquent behavior What are its effects?

  12. 10% - 40% initial reports • Probably closer to 20% “…repeatedly makes fun of another person online or repeatedly picks on another person through email or text message or when someon posts something online about another person the don’t like.” How common is it?

  13. People don’t see the harm (not usually physically threatening). • Areas of responsibility aren’t clear. What are the challenges?

  14. . “I don’t have the skills to keep up with what my child is doing online.” • “I can’t intervene in behaviors that occur away from school.” “There’s no evidence of a crime or a threat to physical safety.” Who’s responsible?

  15. Where does it happen?

  16. Do you ever feel overconnected? • Do you ever feel like you can’t get away from it? • Think about how much worse that would be if you were being bullied through those devices… How do you escape it?

  17. Not comfortable sharing it. Embarassed Why don’t kids report it? Don’t think parents can help. Don’t want their devices taken away.

  18. Communicate Don’t embarrass by “flaming out”. What can parents do? Don’t punish for being a victim. Be Aware

  19. Don’t escalate. Empathize. Document if ongoing. What can parents do? Be persistent. Contact law enforcement.* Block calls or texts. *Threats of violence, child pornography or sexting, photos in places where they would expect privacy (like a locker room), continual harassment or stalking, obscene or harassing phone calls or texts, sexual exploitation, or extortion.

  20. Get educated… Cyberbullying Fact Sheet Family Media Agreements What can parents do?

  21. Call provider: • AT&T: 1-800-331-0500 • Verizon: 1-800-922-0204 • Sprint: 1-888-211-4727 • T-Mobile: 1-877-453-1304 How do you block?

  22. http://mymessages.wireless.att.com • Must register – can control messages from there Blocking Online

  23. http://support.verizonwireless.com/faqs/TXT%20messaging/faq.htmlhttp://support.verizonwireless.com/faqs/TXT%20messaging/faq.html To block unwanted text messages from Internet domains and emails: • Log into My Verizon. • Go to “My Services” and choose “Verizon Safeguards.” • Select “Spam Controls” and click on “Internet Spam Blocking.” • Enter the offending Internet domain or email address, then click “Save.” To block unwanted messages from a cell device: • Log into My Verizon. • Go to “My Services” and choose “Verizon Safeguards.” • Select “Spam Controls” and click on “Internet Spam Blocking.” • Enter the offending Device Number, then click “Save.” Blocking Online

  24. http://support.sprint.com/support/article/Block_or_allow_text_messages_from_your_phonehttp://support.sprint.com/support/article/Block_or_allow_text_messages_from_your_phone • My Sprint (must register your wireless account) • My online tools • Block text messages(in the Text Messaging Section) • Block messages • Block messages from all sendersin my block list • Enter the phone #, e-mail address, domain or short code • Add • Save changes Blocking Online

  25. http://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-1712 • Must be registered on the T-Mobile website Blocking Online

  26. Privacy Star (for Android and Blackberry) • $3 per month • Handcent SMS (iPhone and Android) • Free • Check the Android Market or the App Store for other choices Apps you can download…

  27. Facebook

  28. Facebook

  29. Facebook

  30. Facebook

  31. Facebook

  32. Facebook

  33. Merrill Hooney Pablo Picasso Bob Smith Mary Smith If they select you here, you will only be able to see what they make public. Facebook

  34. When you first set up the Facebook account, select a username that does not reflect your real name (can be edited later under Account Settings) It’s also a good idea to use or create an e-mail address that does not reflect your real name. Facebook

  35. How do I talk to my kids?

  36. Internet Safety Resources For Parents: http://d20internetsafetyforparents.wikispaces.com/ For Teachers: http://d20internetsafety.pbworks.com/w/page/7173096/FrontPage Questions?

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