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INTERNET SAFETY Sponsored by the YWCA of Darien/Norwalk, Connecticut with Ox Ridge and Middlesex Middle Schools, Jack Powers describes the dangers inherent in using the Internet, analyzes the types of parental controls available, and discusses the best practices for getting the most out of the Internet for today's families. Download the slides from Jack's talk in PowerPoint or Acrobat PDF. KEY POINTS Safety in Cyberspace The Internet is the World The #1 Most Important Rule Sensible Internet Practices Good Netiquette Controlling Access What’s the worst that can happen online? Waste too much time online See dirty pictures Learn about hateful ideas Be targeted by a bully Lose privacy Lose money Lose identity and reputation Get hurt The #1 Most Important Rule Never get together with someone you’ve only met online. Never get together with someone you’ve only met online ... without telling your parents. Never get together with someone you’ve only met online ... without checking them out off-line first, meeting in a public place. Don’t Give Yourself Away Use a gender-neutral screen name Never give out your real name, address, telephone number, photo or family details. Never respond to messages that make you feel uncomfortable or confused. Never share your password. If it gets weird, pull the plug.
Sensible Internet Practices Put the computer in the Family Room. Use AOL Chat and Instant Messaging, mainly to Buddies you already know. Keep a free email account for filling out forms and other public functions. Give your real email address to only people you know. Lurk on bulletin boards and chat rooms awhile before you post.
Sensible E-Commerce Keep a limited credit card for the Net. Use it only with secure and trusted sites. Buy only from brands you know or companies you can check out online and offline.
Good Netiquette Don’t curse, insult or be mean -- everybody’s watching. Write, spell and punctuate as best as you can -- and use an email signature. Don’t steal the work of others. Respect everyone’s privacy. |
WEB RESOURCES Parents Guide to the Internet SafeKids.com GetNetWise.org's Federal Bureau of Investigation's Parents Guide to Internet Safety StudentPages.com's EPIC Online Guide to Virginia Shea's Consumer Reports SmartParents.com Yahooligans! Disney Online Peacefire.org For comments and questions about this presentation, contact:
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IN3 BOOKS Net Crimes & Misde-meanors People who wouldn't dream of burping at the end of dinner post offensive messages to online forums. Middle managers send romantic email to the company-wide list. People at computer terminals forget that there are real live people on the other end of the wire. Girl Reporter Bytes Back (Get Real, No 8) |
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