INTERNET SAFETY Lynn W Zimmerman, PhD

 Hacking  Identity theft  Stolen passwords  Invasion of privacy POTENTIAL PROBLEMS  Stalking  Cyber-bullying  Pornography

WHY AREN’T WE MORE CAREFUL?  false sense of security  it-won't-happen-to-me attitude  we just don't get it

A FEW PRECAUTIONS  Set computer security program to get updates  Have an external backup source  Think carefully before buying from s/ads with special discount offers  When shopping online, check website's security status before entering billing information  Customize privacy settings for social networking accounts like Facebook, MySpace, and Skype

WHAT DO KIDS NEED TO BE TOLD?  Which personal information should you caution your learners about giving out online with an adult’s permission and guidance? address telephone number address Skye ID parents’ work address/telephone number photos of themselves and their family passwords

ADVICE FOR KIDS  Tell an adult right away if something makes you feel uncomfortable.  Never agree to meet someone you “meet” online without first checking with your parents.  Do respond to any messages that are mean or make you feel uncomfortable. Tell an adult right away.  Don’t do anything that hurts other people or is against the law.  Check with adults before downloading or installing software or doing anything that could possibly harm the computer or mobile device or jeopardize your family’s privacy.  Follow rules and guidelines

SOCIAL MEDIA AND YOUR CLASS  Set up the rules and guidelines with the students for safe and appropriate use   library library 

SOCIAL MEDIA ACTIVITY  Sign in to the class’s FB group.  Go to:   Read the Introduction to Internet Safety, then choose one of the other topics to read about.  Post one fact on our FB Group that you learned and tell us how it applies to you as a teacher.