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Raising Cyber Safe and Savvy Children

Raising Cyber Safe and Savvy Children. Arcadia Unified School District February 7, 2011. Agenda. Welcome & Introductions Technology to Address Internet Use Cell Phone Use Online Gaming Protecting Personal Information & Reputations Social Networking Finding Balance Tips for Parents.

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Raising Cyber Safe and Savvy Children

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  1. Raising Cyber Safe and Savvy Children Arcadia Unified School District February 7, 2011

  2. Agenda • Welcome & Introductions • Technology to Address • Internet Use • Cell Phone Use • Online Gaming • Protecting Personal Information & Reputations • Social Networking • Finding Balance • Tips for Parents

  3. How are children using the Internet? School uses • Complete homework • Conduct research • Communicate with teacher(s) and peers Home uses • E-mail and chat with friends • Explore topics of interest • Play online video games

  4. How does the school guide appropriate internet use? • Acceptable Use Policy • Supervise and monitor student internet use • Model appropriate use to conduct research • Provide URLs for appropriate websites • Teach students how to evaluate the validity of a website • Teach students how to cite a webpage as a resource

  5. How do we make sure that our children use technology safely and smartly, whether they are at home or at school?

  6. Internet Filters DEMO • How to set filters on Internet Browser • Security • Spam Blocker • Block Pop-ups • Password protection • Create a strong password • Only your parents should know your password • Never share passwords with friends (or strangers) • Change passwords regularly

  7. Social Networking & Instant Messaging • How to set up a safe account (Demo) • Choose and use protective features built into software

  8. What about ‘innocent’ personal information? VIDEO • Clicking with Caution • http://www.nyc.gov/html/nycmg/nyctvod/html/home/cwc.html • Stop 10:00

  9. How to protect personal information? • Verify WHO students are interacting with online (Do they really know them?) • Never share ‘unique’ information with others • Never respond to requests for personal information, even from websites that appear to be legitimate • Beware of sharing innocent information… age, hair color, school, hobbies, activities • Beware of ‘Phishing’ and avoid identity theft

  10. How do students use cell phones? • As a phone • As a camera • As a calculator • To talk with family and friends • To text family and friends • To access the internet • To play games

  11. How does the school influence appropriate cell phone use? • Cell Phone Use Policy • Cell phones brought to school by a student are the sole responsibility of the student • Cell phones must be turned off during school hours • Cell phones may not cause a disturbance on campus • Texting is not allowed on campus • The camera or video features of the phone may not be used on campus • Images of students and staff may not be transmitted using a cell phone while on campus • Violations of the cell phone policy may result in serious consequences

  12. Video Games at School??? • Video games brought to school by a student are the sole responsibility of the student • Games may not be played in the classroom unless permission is given

  13. What are the dangers of video games and online gaming? • Students spend too much time playing video games • Impact on school success • Impact on health • Impact on social skills • Online gaming is internet-based and allows possible: • Interaction with strangers • Access to an inappropriate environment

  14. What to do if… • Teach: Problem Solving • Teach: How to Make Good Choices • Guide: Choosing a Balanced Lifestyle • Guide: Talk about online friends and activities • Supervise: Technology (Internet, Cell Phones, Gaming) Use • Supervise: Pay attention to ‘Red Flags’

  15. How can parents help? • Install computer in an open family area, not in children’s bedrooms • Collect laptops and cell phones at night for charging (away from children) • Set a timer for online gaming or internet use • Talk to your children about what’s going on… with texting, Facebook, instant messaging • Encourage ‘digital citizenship’ • Don’t take technology away from children; teach them HOW to use it appropriately and safely!

  16. Cyberbullying Don’t be cruel Ignore. Block. Tell. Speak up! Online Predators Recognize the difference between cute and creepy Don’t just sit there! Report! Sharing Too Much Avoid TMI! Don’t be that kid! Protect your space Trusted Adults Talk to your parents or guardians… they’re not as bad as you think :>) Tips for Tweens

  17. Cyberbullying Avoid gossip Don’t feed the cyberbullies Bystanders are guilty, too Online Predators Recognize the difference between cute and creepy Don’t just sit there! Report! Sharing too Much Initiate Operation Profile Clean-up Stop. Think. What pictures are you posting? Protect your space Trusted Adults Talk to your parents or guardians. They’re not as uptight as you think! Tips for Teens

  18. Next Steps • Net Cetera (Chatting with Kids About Being Online) • Heads Up: Stop. Think. Click. (for students) • Handouts • Websites • Parent Seminar #2: Cyberbullying Awareness and Prevention Monday, February 28, FMS 6:30-7:30 PM

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