INTERNET SAFETY in Schools

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INTERNET SAFETYin Schools

• Presented by
• Nicole Gerken, ITRT

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Breaking News . . . October 2006

• Virginia DOE Office of Educational Technology
  releases Guidelines and Resources for Internet
  Safety in Schools.
• Developed in Response to Chapter 52 An Act to
  Amend and Reenact 22.1-70.2 of the Code of
  Virginia, Relating to Internet Safety Instruction
  in Schools (HB58 Approved March 7, 2006)
• How does
  this effect us?

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PCPS Instructional Target

• Integrate Internet Safety into existing
  curriculum at least once each nine weeks.
• 1st 9 wks mini assembly
• 2nd 4th 9 wks your responsibility
• Document integration (template)

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kids and getting around the system.Reader post
by dorky1317  Posted on 4/26/06 546 PM
PDTStory Kids outsmart Web filters

• I understand you want to protect us and I also
  understand you want us to pay attention, but it
  really isn't going to work. As far as protecting
  us we go straight home and do it anyway and yes a
  lot of us are clueless about giving out
  information but we go out and do it anyway, why?
  Because we're kids, we're disobedient, and that's
  just how we learn even though listening would
  probably be easier in the first place.

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What students need to know...

• The Internet is a powerful tool that should be
  used wisely.
• Not all Internet information is valid or
  appropriate.
• How to maximize the Internets potential while
  protecting themselves from potential abuse.

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What students need to know

• Internet messages and the people who send them
  are not always what or who they seem.
• How to avoid dangerous situations and get adult
  help.
• Which online activities are safe and legal.
  (i.e. file sharing)

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What teachers need to know

• Classroom Internet use can be exciting,
  rewarding, and challenging.
• Students Internet use should be tailored to
  their ages.
• Students need to hear rules often.
• Monitoring is crucial.

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What teachers need to know

• Student technological interactions in the virtual
  world can be negative and spill over into the
  real world.
• Exchanging information with others is a great way
  to use the Internet but also possesses inherent
  dangers.

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What administrators need to know

• The division must have clear and effective
  policies and procedures in place to protect
  students and help prevent system misuse.
• Although a schools legal responsibility does not
  extend to home Internet use, school leaders can
  help prevent tragic situations by ensuring
  parents and students are well informed.

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5 things to never share online

• Name
• Address
• Phone Number
• Name of Your School
• Picture of Yourself

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Teach children to

• Think before they click
• With whom are they chatting or e-mailing?
• What are they saying and how are they saying it?
• Will the person on the other end know they are
  joking?
• Walk away from the computer and Take 5 before
  responding to something that upsets them online.

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Teach children to

• Avoid spreading rumors, assisting in
  cyberbullying or sharing private communications
  online.
• Follow the golden rule of cyberspace Dont do
  anything online that you wouldnt do in real
  life!

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