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Technology Safety. Internet Safety 101. Potential Dangers. Social Networks Online Gaming Sexting Pornography Texting & Driving. Dangers of the Social Web. Cyber bullying Privacy Fake Profiles Predators Addictive. Cyber Bullying.
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Technology Safety Internet Safety 101
Potential Dangers • Social Networks • Online Gaming • Sexting • Pornography • Texting & Driving
Dangers of the Social Web • Cyber bullying • Privacy • Fake Profiles • Predators • Addictive
Cyber Bullying • Using electronic devices like cell phones, computers, and gaming systems to bully someone • Many experts believe cyber bullying is much worse than direct bullying
Online Tips • Use privacy settings to limit viewers • Remember that viewers can forward your info • Online info cannot be taken back
Online Gaming Dangers • Violence • Sexual Content • Predators • Cyber Bullying • Privacy • Addiction
Sexting • Using cell phones to send nude or provocative photos • Such images of minors equates to child pornography, which is a felony • May have to register as a sex offender
Pornography • Negatively impacts mental/emotional health of children • Sexual “mis-education” • Diminishes sexual satisfaction • Leaves images imprinted in brain • Desensitizes the viewer to sexual activity
Texting and Driving • It is against the law! • Can result in fatal car accidents • It is distracting to the driver