Technology can help us:Communicate with othersGather informationShare ideasBe entertained

Technology has improved our quality of life!

A Checklist For Safe Surfing

• Never give any information out about yourself (or anyone else) over the Internet.

• Be very careful when choosing files to download to your computer.• If anyone online says anything inappropriate to you, harasses you, or

sends you unwanted e-mail, report it to someone.• Remember that on the Internet, people can pretend to be who they are

not, and they may go to great lengths to sound convincing.• If you use chat rooms, use a different chat name (if possible) than your

user name or e-mail address.• Remember, Internet friendships, relationships, and conversations can

never be as true, personal, and rewarding as they are in person. • Be wary of ANYONE who wants to know personal information about you.• If you feel like you have no one you can turn to or talk to at home, you

can call a place called 'Covenant House,' at 1-800-999-9999.

Cell Phone SafetyCell phones have helped us to:Communicate with others quicklyCommunicate with others while away from

homeTake pictures Access the internet without a computer

But cell phones can also be misused: CyberbullyingSharing inappropriate picturesPredators targeting young people

1. Protect Your PrivacyOnly give phone numbers to people you know

and trustNever reply to text messages from people you

don’t knowMake sure you know how to block others

from calling your phone

2. Respect othersThink about how a text message might be

read before you send itNever give anyone else’s phone number out

without asking them if it is OK firstNever take pictures of anyone with your

phone without their permission

3. Use Common SenseNever meet anyone in real life who you only

know through text messaging.

Why?

Consequences of inappropriate cell phone use

Why is cell phone use regulated at school?

What are the rules for cell phone use at our school?

What are the consequences for breaking these rules?

SextingWhat is it? The sending of sexual messages

or sexually explicit photos via cell phone.What are the consequences of sexting :

Sexting has some serious consequences not only for the person sending the messages and photos, but also for the person on the receiving end.

You should be aware of the emotional consequences of sexting,  but the legal ramifications as well. For instance, most of the time sexting involves minors, so photos are considered child pornography. As a result, sending or receiving these messages is a crime.

Internet SafetyThe internet can be a great place to learn, be

entertained and share ideas.

But the internet can be misused:Predators targeting young peopleIdentity theftInappropriate web sitesCyberbullyingInternet addiction

1. Stick to monitored chat and messaging sites. Stay away from private and unmonitored sites.

2. Save private messaging for family and friends.3. Don’t flirt or talk about sex with people you

do not know.4. Don’t share private information about your

friends and family online.5. Never plan a face to face meeting with

someone you met online.6. Tell an adult if a conversation with someone

online makes you uncomfortable.

Never share private information with someone you do not knowPersonal Information Private Information

AgeGenderFavorite music, color,

food PetsOpinions

• Full name• Street address• Email address• Phone numbers• Passwords• Credit card numbers• Social Security numbers• Mother’s maiden name

Identity TheftIdentity Theft is when someone uses someone

else’s private information to pretend to be them. They may use the information to buy things, apply for loans, credit cards or a driver’s license.

Protect your private information!

CyberbullyingWhen someone uses technology (cell phones,

instant messaging, chat rooms or social networking sites) to intimidate, threaten or harass another person, this is cyberbullying.

Students sometimes don’t realize that a comment or picture that is put on the internet, may quickly be seen by hundreds of others.

How can you prevent cyberbullying?• Don’t pass on hurtful text or instant messages.• Before you send or pass on a message, ask

yourself these three questions: Is it true? Is it kind? Does it really need to be shared?• Don’t take photos of others without their

permission• Don’t allow others to take your photo with their

cell phone

If you find yourself a victim of cyberbullying:Leave the chat room or website immediatelySign off your computerNever reply to an inappropriate question from

someoneMake a copy of all inappropriate emails, text

messages or instant messagesLearn how to block messages from othersTalk to a friend that you trust You can also use the Anonymous Alert system link on

the school website: genevahs.genevacountyschools.com if it is someone at our school.

Keep it Safe

ResourcesMaterial used for this presentation was

gathered in part from http://www.uen.org/www.cybersmartcurriculum.org\http://www.safesurfingkids.comhttp://bullying.about.com/od/Cyberbullying/a/What -Are-The

Consequences-Of-Sexting.htm