1. Internet Safety for Elementary Students By Joanne Butler ITC 525 801 Next

2. Table of Contents Why We Use the InternetSlide 3 Ideas for Using the InternetSlides 4-6 Why We Need to be Safe Slides 7-10 Rules for Keeping You Safe on the InternetSlides 11-14 GamesSlide 15 What Do You Know?Slides 16-19 StandardsSlide 20 ResourcesSlide 21 Next

3. Why We Use the Internet Information -We are able to access more information quickly via the Internet than by any other means of gathering information Communication -People of all ages are able to have connections to family, friends, and others nationally and internationally through email, IM, blogs, social networking, etc… Entertainment/Enjoyment NextBack TOC

4. Ideas for Using the Internet 1. Research Research on specific topics by using databases like Power Library or Eric http://www.powerlibrary.org/ NextBack TOC

5. Ideas for Using the Internet 2. Communication-connect with others by using: Email Facebook http://www.facebook.com/http://www.facebook.com/ MySpace http://www.myspace.com/http://www.myspace.com/ NextBack TOC

6. Ideas for Using the Internet 3. Viewing Movie Clips Visually seeing something and hearing first-hand valuable information or for entertainment Click on screen below to view a short film about the parts of a plant. Next Back TOC

7. Why We Need to Be Safe Cyber bullying Meeting harmful people Viewing inappropriate materials NextBack TOC

8. Cyber Bullying “Verbal harassment that occurs during online activities.” “58% of kids admit someone has been mean or said hurtful things to them. 42% of kids have been bullied online.” (i-SAFE Research Team) What It Looks Like 1. Emails that are threatening in nature 2. IM sessions that are nasty 3. Being sent repetitive messages by cell phone 4. Forwarding to others of private messages, photos, or videos Next Back TOC

9. Meeting Harmful People Predators are people who may have intentions of hurting you mentally and/or physically. They pretend to be your friend online so that they can earn your trust. NextBack TOC

10. Viewing Inappropriate Material This would be material that is considered “harmful to minors”. -It may include hate messages. -It may include offensive language. -It may include nudity. NextBack TOC

11. Rules for Keeping You Safe on the Internet Don’t give out any personal information -Name -Passwords -Address -Phone number -Names of friends or family members -Photos Next Back TOC

12. Rules for Keeping You Safe on the Internet Computers should be kept in a central location, especially at home -If someone is close by, you will have a better chance getting help sooner. -Schedule once-in-awhile Internet chat sessions with an adult sitting at the computer with you so that you can show them a little about what you’re viewing and discuss what’s online. NextBack TOC

13. Rules for Keeping You Safe on the Internet Never agree to meet with someone in person that you’ve met online without permission. Tell an adult if someone has contacted you and wants to meet. Always meet in a public place with your mom or dad. NextBack TOC

14. Rules for Keeping You Safe on the Internet Tell an adult right away: -If you receive messages that make you feel uncomfortable -If you view content that makes you feel uncomfortable Do not respond to any messages that make you feel uncomfortable. NextBack TOC

15. Games AT&T Internet Safety http://www.att.com/Common/images/safety/ game.html http://www.att.com/Common/images/safety/ game.html McGruff http://www.mcgruff.org/Games/ Gamequarium Internet Safety Games http://www.kidscomjr.com/games/safety/safe ty.html http://www.kidscomjr.com/games/safety/safe ty.html Next Back TOC

16. What Do You Know? Question #1: Cyber bullying is which of the following? A. Persistent and repetitive messages B.Threatening emails C. When someone who you trusted not to share forwards a personal email to others D.All of the above NextBack TOC

17. Answer: D. All of the Above Each one of those are examples of what to look for if you think you are being cyber bullied. NextBack TOC

18. What Do You Know? Question #2: What should you do if someone you’ve met online wants to really meet in person? A.Run out and meet the person by yourself B.Tell an adult and let them decide how to set up a meeting place with them supervising C.Go with your friend to meet at a private spot D.Tell the person that he/she is out of their mind NextBack TOC

19. Answer: B. Tell an adult and let them decide how to set up a meeting place with them supervising Always have an adult accompany you if they feel a meeting is appropriate. The location to meet should be in a public place. NextBack TOC

20. Standards Pennslyvania Standards 1.9. K. Information, Communication, and Technology Literacy A. Gain information using media and technology resources with adult assistance. B. Identify different types of media ISTE NETS Digital Citizenship Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior. Students: a.advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology. b.exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity. c.demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning. d.exhibit leadership for digital citizenship. Technology Operations and Concepts Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. Students: a.understand and use technology systems. b.select and use applications effectively and productively. c.troubleshoot systems and applications. d.transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies. NextBack TOC

21. Resources i-SAFE. Beware of the Cyber Bully. i-SAFE Dig Deeper. http://www.isafe.org/imgs/pdf/education/CyberBullying.pdf http://www.isafe.org/imgs/pdf/education/CyberBullying.pdf Cromwell, Sharon. (1998).The Internet Safety Debate. Education World. https://kud2l.kutztown.edu/d2l/lms/content/viewer/view.d2l?tId=24070 20&ou=142519 https://kud2l.kutztown.edu/d2l/lms/content/viewer/view.d2l?tId=24070 20&ou=142519 http://www.discoveryeducation.com/ Thornburgh,Dick & Herbert Lin. (2004). Youth, Pornography, and the Internet. Issues in Science and Technology. https://kud2l.kutztown.edu/d2l/lms/content/viewer/main_frame.d2l?ou= 142519&tId=2407023 https://kud2l.kutztown.edu/d2l/lms/content/viewer/main_frame.d2l?ou= 142519&tId=2407023 Home TOC