raising responsible digital citizens
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We live in a digital world
A majority of tweens and teens view
their mobile device as the key to their
social life.
Digital Natives
• Born after 1990
• Highly connected
• 97% play video games
• 75% have hand-held
device
• 68% use IM
• 70% use SN sites
• Easily adapt and adopt
• Generate content
Brave new world
• Personal relationships
heavily influenced by
“bubble” that the Internet
represents – many feel
more confident online.
• Accept web as
dominant medium
for social interaction with
peers
• More comfortable with less
privacy
The time machine
• Time spent online up to 13
hours per week from 8
hours five years ago
• Social Networking and
games dominate time spent
• Pediatricians recommend
no more than 2 hours/day
for youth
Pitfalls
Friend or Foe?
• Easy to fake online persona
• Predators adapting to Social
Networks
• Gaming environments like
Xbox 360 allow kids to talk
and play with others around
the world without knowing
who they really are
“15-year-old girl” on
Adults only
• Pornography more available
and graphic than ever
before
• Increasing chances of
accidental exposure due to
spam attacks on social
networks
• Average age for first
exposure to pornography is
10
definition
Any form of electronic communication, on or
off school grounds, that causes harm, or
serious emotional distress to students or
school personnel.
• Mean spirited comments, hate speech
• Posting sensitive or private
information about someone
• Lies or rumors
• Images
definition
Any form of electronic communication, on or
off school grounds, that causes harm, or
serious emotional distress to students or
school personnel.
• Texts or Instant Messages
• Snapchat
• Instagram comments
• Ask.fm
No escape
• UbiquitousPhones, computers
• PublicVisible to anyone
• ConstantSchool, play, home
• ViralSocial mediums
• SeriousRisk of suicide
Communication is key
• Ask specific
questions about
online activities
• Ask them what they
think about online
bullies
• Tell them to tell you if
they encounter kids
being mean online
Be vigilant
Look for:
• Changes in online
activities
• Changes in mood
• Shifts in attitude towards
social activities
YOU decide
• Decide when your
kids are ready for
social media
• Stress respect of
others
• Consider maturity of
peers and child
• Set clear rules
• Set clear
consequences and
follow through!
How to act / react
• Take the problem
seriously
• Assure your child you
will make it stop
• Don’t react to the bully
• Record and report
Set Ground rules
• Never share names, schools, ages, phone number, or address
• Keep sport team names and other activities private / keep routines private
• Never send pictures to a stranger
• Keep passwords private (except to parents)
• Never open email from strangers – it may contain viruses or inappropriate materials
• ALWAYS tell an adult (Parent, Teacher, Family member) if something mean or creepy happens
Set Ground rules
• Remind them to be good cyber citizens – if you wouldn’t
do it in real life, you shouldn’t do it online
• Keep the computer in a central place
• Bookmark sites your kids use regularly to avoid
“searching”
• Check the History on your computers Browsers.
• View your own habits carefully – you are a role model
• Be involved – show interest in sites they visit - If you
ignore them too many times, they will stop sharing
Kids Rules
1. I will not give out personal information such as my address, telephone number, parents’ work address/telephone number without my parents’ permission.
2. I will tell my parents or teacher right away if I come across something that makes me feel uncomfortable.
3. I will never agree to get together with someone I “meet” online without first checking with my parents. If my parents agree to the meeting, I will be sure that it is in a public place and bring a parent along.
4. I will talk with my parents about posting pictures of myself or others online and not post any pictures that my parents consider to be inappropriate.
5. I will not respond to any messages that are mean or in any way make me feel uncomfortable. It is not my fault if I get a message like that. If I do I will tell my parents or teachers right away.
Kids Rules
6. I will talk with my parents so that we can set up rules for going online and using
a mobile phone. We will decide upon the time of day that I can be online, the length
of time I can be online and appropriate areas for me to visit. I will not access other
areas or break these rules without their permission.
7. I will not give out my passwords to anyone (even my best friends) other than my
parents or teacher.
8. I will check with my parents before downloading or installing software or doing
anything that could possibly hurt our computer or mobile device or jeopardize my
family’s privacy.
9. I will be a good online citizen and not do anything that hurts other people or is
against the law.
10. I will help my parents understand how to have fun and learn things online and
teach them things about the Internet, computers and other technology.
MusicMonitor music downloaded
through iTunes and limit
access to explicit content.
WebsitesMonitor websites based on
categories and enable Safe
Search on web browsers.
VideosMonitor and filter Online TV by
show rating and block
inappropriate YouTube clips.
Instant MessagingMonitor or block instant
messaging applications and
online chat rooms.
GamesLimit online interactions with
popular games and restrict access
to gaming websites.
Social NetworkingMonitor postings on social network
sites for personal information or
block social networking sites.
Instant AlertsText Message, Email or Phone
alerts when someone visits
inappropriate content.
EmailChoose to block email, allow it
with only approved contacts, or
allow unrestricted email.
Time LimitsChoose the times of the day that
the Internet is available or set a
total time that can be spent online.
Multiple ProfilesSetup monitoring and filtering
policies for each user.
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/parent-
concerns
https://safesmartsocial.com/app-guide-parents-
teachers/
Sources used:
• www.commonsensemedia.com
• www.internetsafety.com
• http://kidshealth.org/parent/positive/family/net_safety
.html#
• http://www.netsmartz.org/InternetSafety
• http://www.safekids.com/kids-rules-for-online-safety/
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