1. Texting, Sexting -

2. Objectives To understand what texting means and its consequences

3. Defining: Texting Text messaging, or texting, is the exchange of brief written text messages between two or more mobile phones or fixed or portable devices over a phone network (Wikipedia) SMS - Short Message Service MMS - Multimedia Messaging Service or Picture Messaging

4. Texting 83% of U.S. teens use text-messaging 56% of U.S. teens use MMS / Picture Messaging 66% of U.S. teens prefer text-messaging to calling

5. Mobile Users

6. U.S. TEENS RANK SECOND in usage

7. Are You Bilingual? Shorthand is a form of collapsing words to: Speed texting activity Making texting easier Maintaining a level of privacy from adults

8. Activity: Are You Bilingual?- Activity

9. Learn the New Language Teachers should learn this new language called SHORTHAND Teachers can access the Internet and search for these terms Teachers and Parents can also buy the current “Texting Dictionary” Text message translator

10. Consequences of Texting Disrupting the Learning Process 64% of teens text during class Bad Sleeping Habits Teens may suffer from increased long-term fatigue from sleep deprivation as a result, further impacting their academic performance. Self-Esteem Issues Texting can erode self-confidence. Teens who consistently use instant communication to seek advice from friends to make simple decisions are not utilizing their own coping skills. Antisocial Behavior When kids would rather text then talk, it interferes with normal social interaction.

11. Consequences of Texting Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Visual Changes Headaches Psychological Health Impairment Hand-Eye Coordination Impairment Developmental Problems with Communication Skills

12. Controlling access

13. Defining: Sexting Sexting is the act of sending sexually explicit messages or photographs, primarily between mobile phones. The term was first popularized in early 21st century, and is a portmanteau of sex and texting, where the latter is meant in the wide sense of sending a text possibly with imagesmobile phonesportmanteausextexting Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

14. Sexting www.thatsnotcool.com

15. A-Keep Trying www.thatsnotcool.com

16. C-Send her pics of my junk www.thatsnotcool.com

17. B-Tell my Friend to Get Lost www.thatsnotcool.com

18. Serious: Why are students Sexting? Some use sexting to flirt or prove commitment To have fun To “show off” or gain recognition Some use it to hurt or harass But regardless of the intent, many who engage in sexting either do not fully understand the potential consequences or ignore them. 19%of teens surveyed have engaged in sexting – 81% of teen “sexters” are under 18 http://www.criminaljustice.ny.gov/missing/i_safety/i_intro.htm

19. Consequences of Sexting Keep in mind that once an image has been sent electronically, it can appear anywhere, at anytime. There is no practical way to have it removed. Current or future employers, college admissions officers, athletic coaches and others may become of aware of the images or messages, bringing into question the character of a person

20. Choose What Happens Next Cox Communications Teen Internet Safety Survey Wave II, March 2007

21. Send the pic Cox Communications Teen Internet Safety Survey Wave II, March 2007

22. Sorry Cox Communications Teen Internet Safety Survey Wave II, March 2007

23. Sextortion ©2010 - NYS Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force

24. Not the only case

25. SEXTING–Legal Consequences CLICK

26. Life Changing Consequences Phillip Alpert is a teen registered sex offender for sending pictures of his 16-year-old girlfriend CLICK

27. When Everyone Knows Your Name

28. Sexting: Why Teens Hit “SEND” CLICK

29. Communicate  Discuss sexting in a direct, but reasonable way, emphasizing responsibility, risks and consequences  Conduct several small conversations instead of “interrogating” or “lecturing” to give you a much better idea of their social life  Try to stay on the your child’s communicating level  If you learn your child is dating or engaging in sexual behaviors, it may be time to have a fairly candid discussion about sex and include the topic of sexting Advice for Parents http://www.criminaljustice.ny.gov/missing/i_safety/sexting-dangers-parents.htm (Adapted from Education.com – “Is Your Child Sexting? What Parents Need to Know.” – 5/2009)

30. Advice for Parents Emphasize the Risks  Parents should communicate that there are very real risks of this seemingly inconsequential behavior, including  School-wide embarrassment  Legal consequences  Distribution of viruses  Stopping to think twice may make all the difference if your child is thinking of pressing “send” on something he or she might regret http://www.criminaljustice.ny.gov/missing/i_safety/sexting-dangers-parents.htm (Adapted from Education.com – “Is Your Child Sexting? What Parents Need to Know.” – 5/2009)

31. Advice for Parents Personal Responsibility  Emphasize that anything posted online, or sent via cell phones or email, can be saved, shared and sent across the Internet  Responsibility is there even if not recognized at the time of an action or interaction http://www.criminaljustice.ny.gov/missing/i_safety/sexting-dangers-parents.htm (Adapted from Education.com – “Is Your Child Sexting? What Parents Need to Know.” – 5/2009)

32. Extreme Cases of Sexting: The Jesse Logan Story CLICK PLAY UNTIL 2:58 MIN

33. Questions? Cox Communications Teen Internet Safety Survey Wave II, March 2007