Stay Safe on the Internet!

Problems online and how to talk to children about them

Predators

● People who look for kids online– Chat rooms– Vkontakte

● Pretend to be celebrities, or people they know, or just “nice people” who want to practice English

● Really can be in human trafficking, or other nasty things

On the internet, it's like people have masks

Only add people you know that you know, like friends or family

We tell children:

● Never agree to meet with anyone without your parents being present

● If someone starts asking you for personal information, tell your parents or an adult you trust

● Set your privacy settings to make it so that people you don't know can't see you

Crimes

● Criminals look for your private information online.

● They sell it, and it can hurt you.

For example,

● Dear Sir or Madame....

I am princess from republic of Argylia. I have much monies. Please to give your imegetures and bank account number, so as to I can marry you and make you big prinse.

Yours Helen of Colorado

Your information is worth money.

Keep it safe!

What we tell children

● Never give anyone your password.● Make good passwords that are hard to guess.● Never give private information unless you

know a site is secure– Address – Phone number– Email– Bank accounts

Cyberbullying

● Children putting hurtful things on social media● Hurts children, makes them feel unsafe● Can damage reputations later● Includes mean things on public wall, or

marking people in pictures that aren't funny

Cyberbullying

● Children putting hurtful things on social media● Hurts children, makes them feel unsafe● Can damage reputations later● Includes mean things on public wall, or

marking people in pictures that aren't funny

Look out for big ears!With: Mike

What we write about others can be hurt them as much a hitting them.

What we tell children

● Only accept people as your friends if you trust them.

● Never write anything online that you would not want your grandmother to read

● If someone is being mean to you on the internet, tell an adult you trust.

Test yourself!

What are the three main dangers on the internet for kids?

● A. Cyberbullying, Identity Theft, and Predators● B. HIV, Tuburculosis, broken arms● C. Cheating, Predators, and gambling

What steps can you take to avoid crimes online?

● Keep your password safe● Never give out private information unless you

know you are on a secure website● Tell an adult if someone asks you privet

questions

Why is cyberbullying a problem?

● Hurts feelings● Makes kids feel unsafe● Causes depression and sometimes suicide

What can we tell students about cyberbullying?

● Only friend people you trust● Talk to an adult if someone is bullying you● Never write something you don't want us

teachers to read.

Any questions?Thank you for your attention!