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1 Welcome to Safety First for Parents Tips for Staying Safe Online

2 What will you learn today? Proper and safe use of the Internet for Girl Scouts. Healthy Internet habits for Girl Scouts. How to follow a safe in-person cookie delivery plan. How to follow the Girl Scout safety guidelines – to keep her cookie sales fun!

3 After watching this module, you’ll be able to: Evaluate ways to help keep girls protected online. Teach your Girl Scout how to use the Internet wisely and safely. Create a communication policy for her use of the Internet. Using the Internet

4 Why Is the Internet Important?

5 Internet Activities for Girls What are some popular activities? Games, music, videos, YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, and so on How can you help keep her safe online? Talk to your Girl Scout Talk to other parents Research the Internet to find more information about the different activities she wants to participate in.

6 Online Protection Parental controls Download limits Antivirus and antispyware software Web browser preferences

7 Communication Policy Information from OnGuardOnline.gov Talk early and often Create an honest, open environment Communicate your values Be patient

8 Communicate with People You Know Communicate with people you know and trust. People are not always who they seem to be.

9 Communicate Using Digital Cookie Use only marketing emails to communicate through Digital Cookie.

10 It’s Time to Check Your Progress Select the best answer: Which statement below is true? a.The Internet is a difficult subject that should be discussed with a child who is at least eight years of age. b.The Internet should be discussed with a child as soon as she is capable of using it.

11 It’s Time to Check Your Progress Select the best answer: Which option is not a part of a communication policy? a.Be patient. b.Have one large conversation – that should be enough. c.Create an honest, open environment the creates more conversation. d.Communicate your values.

12 After watching this video, you’ll be able to: Identify where to find Internet safety laws. Internet Safety Laws

13 Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) Protects children’s personal information Requires parental consent for photos, videos, geolocation information, personal information, and audio Understand what is covered and what is not

14 After watching this module, you’ll be able to: Establish basic Internet rules in your home. Setting the Internet Rules in Your Home

15 Why set Internet rules? Improper Internet use can lead to computer problems. Internet use can be dangerous. Internet time needs to be shared. Internet rules help you spend more time together.

16 Gather Input Ask all members of the family for input. Determine what is important to each person. As a parent, determine what your restrictions will be.

17 Rules about Personal Information Keep this information private: – Last name – Phone number – Home address – Email address – School name – And most other things! When shopping online, monitor unauthorized purchases Passwords

18 Other Key Points Set time restrictions Set time limitations Monitor usage File sharing and downloads

19 After watching this module, you’ll be able to: Teach your Girl Scout about the risks and threats of the Internet. Knowing Online Dangers

20 People to Avoid Online strangers Cyberbullies

21 Online Strangers Anyone online you have not met in-person – Do not open email from online strangers. – Do not interact with them. – NEVER arrange a face-to-face meeting with an online stranger.

22 Images and Videos Before uploading images or videos, check that the following are all true: The image or video shows appropriate behavior. The image or video shows your Girl Scout wearing appropriate clothing. You have the consent of others who appear in the image or video.

23 Overview of Social Networking Sites Social networking sites allow people to find others with similar interests. There are many common sites, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Vine.

24 How Social Networking Sites Work Set up an account and profile. Find friends, classmates, and other users with similar interests. Posts can be text, images, videos, or links to other websites.

25 Protect Your Identity Tips to follow when creating a username and profile for your Girl Scout: – Use only her first name. – Include only general information about her location. – Do not include the name of her school. – Share only general likes, such as her favorite color, food, or type of music. Do not give out other personal information.

26 Privacy Settings Restrict people she doesn’t know from seeing her posts. Require people to be approved by her before being able to connect. Accept requests to connect only from people she knows.

27 Cyberbullies Bullying that takes place through the Internet – Mean or threatening messages – Spreading lies Could be someone your Girl Scout knows or someone who has kept their identity secret. Keep open the lines of communication with your Girl Scout.

28 Inappropriate Images If your Girl Scout receives or comes across any image or video that makes her feel embarrassed or uncomfortable, she should: – Know that she does not have to look at it. – Tell an adult. – Not share it or send it to others.

29 Online Theft In general, your Girl Scout should: Avoid sharing personal information online. Be aware of phishing scams for personal information. Manage cookies within the Internet settings.

30 It’s Time to Check Your Progress Select the best answer: An online stranger is _________. a.someone you have met in person, but not online b.someone you have not met in person c.an email buddy d.a classmate who bullies you online

31 It’s Time to Check Your Progress Select the best answer: What does a cyberbully do? a.Spreads rumors b.Threatens people c.Sends mean messages d.All of the above

32 Remember These Key Points! Using Internet to stay in touch with people is great – just help her stay alert to the dangers involved. Remember the following key points: – Your Girl Scout should interact online only with people she knows. – She should tell you if she is contacted by an online stranger or if she thinks she is the victim of a cyberbully. – She should notify you if she receives inappropriate images. – She should protect herself against online theft.

33 After watching this module, you’ll be able to: Explain the details of the Girl Scout Internet Safety Pledge. Apply your knowledge of safe use of the Internet to Digital Cookie. Applying It All to Digital Cookie

34 Girl Scout Internet Safety Pledge Do not give out personal information. Never agree to an in-person meeting with someone she met online. Follow the rules of each website. Tell an adult if she encounters anything that makes her feel uncomfortable. Your Girl Scout must agree to the following for online safety:

35 Girl Scout Internet Safety Pledge (cont.) Never send a person her picture or anything else without first checking with you. Talk with you about setting up rules for Internet use. Follow the terms of Girl Scout Digital Cookie and all other Internet safety guidelines. Your Girl Scout should agree to the following for online safety:

36 Girl Scout Internet Safety Pledge (cont.) Practicing online etiquette, which includes: – Not spamming others – Not bullying others – Not tolerating bullying – Not using bad language Be guided by the Girl Scout Promise and Law.

37 Review Girl Scout Safety Policies and the Terms and Conditions for Parents/Guardians of Girl Scouts Computer/Online Use: Safety Activity Checkpoints Girl Scout Cookie/Council-Sponsored Product Safety Checkpoints Parents/Guardians must agree to “Terms and Conditions for Parents/Guardians of Girl Scouts”

38 Marketing the Digital Cookie Site Communicate with only the people she knows. Send marketing emails only using through the Digital Cookie site. Do not share her personal information. When your Girl Scout markets her Digital Cookie site, she should remember the following Internet safety rules:

39 Photos and Videos in the Digital Cookie Site When setting up her customer-facing page, a Girl Scout should remember the following Internet safety rules: – Use appropriate photos and videos – Use proper words

40 It’s Time to Check Your Progress Select the best answer: 1.What personal information is okay to give out online? a.First name b.Last name c.Home address d.Cell phone number 2.Internet safety rules apply to the Girl Scout Digital Cookie site. a.True b.False

41 Remember These Key Points! Review all the safety information available. Remember the Internet safety rules when working with Digital Cookie.

42 After watching this module, you’ll be able to: Adhere to rules documented within the Girl Scout Safety resources. Develop an in-person cookie delivery plan using the Girl Scout safety resources. Girl Scout Safety Resources and Planning

43 Rules for Girl Scout Safety Safety Activity Checkpoint “Girl Scout Cookie/Council Sponsored Product Sale” document. Safety Activity Checkpoint “Computer/Online Use” document. You can find more Girl Scout rules and guidelines within the following documents:

44 Develop a Plan for In-Person Cookie Delivery All Girl Scouts should use the tips and guidelines in the safety resource documentation to develop a safety plan for in-person cookie delivery. This can be done with a parent/caregiver or a troop leader. The safety plan should contain information regarding neighborhood, storefront, and any other in-person cookie delivery methods.

45 Why Is a Plan Important? It defines the safety rules for in-person cookie sales. It helps ensure the physical safety of the Girl Scout participating in the Girl Scout Cookie Program. It helps protect the privacy of the Girl Scout. It informs everyone of the rules that are to be followed. A plan of safety is essential for in-person cookie sales because:

46 Thanks for watching, and remember… Become familiar with the Girl Scout Safety Checkpoint documents. Create a safety plan with parents/caregivers or troop leaders.

47 Thank You for Watching! You have now completed the Safety First tutorial and we hope you found the information helpful. You will find more tutorials within Digital Cookie. Thank you for joining us to keep Girl Scouts safe!


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