3. The MySpace Generation
⌘ The school-age generation- saturated in
technological communication via the internet,
cell phones, and most recently, social
networking websites.
⌘ Parents and teachers must keep in mind
the social, functional, and entertainment-
related implications of technology
⌘ Parents must guard students by using
tips and software designed for net safety
4. Did you know:
★ 72% of kids don’t tell their parents
what they do online
★ 61% admit using the Internet
unsafely or inappropriately
★ 55% have given out personal info to a
stranger
★ 12% met in person with someone they
first met online
★ 50% have been bullied online
5. ⌘ Tips on Computer and SNW Usage:
Only parents should have the password to
the computer
The computer should be placed in the
common area of the house, facing the
center of the room and not the walls.
If your child has a camera,
monitor the pictures closely.
6. Rules for SNW
Parents should have the child’s passwords
Friends and posted photos, as well as
comments and messages should be
monitored.
Warn children and students about the
importance of privacy and the danger of
sharing informa?on with the world
"Remind students that messages and pictures
can be printed, manipulated, photo‐shopped
and more
7. Role Playing Games
A role-playing game (RPG) is a game in which the participants
assume the roles of fictional characters. Participants determine
the actions of their characters based on their characterization,
and the actions succeed or fail according to a formal system of
rules and guidelines. Within the rules, players have the freedom
to improvise their choices shape the direction and
outcome of the game.
Dangers
- The difference between
real life and game life.
- Promotes Violence
8. Cell Phone Safety
Texting
-Sexting
Pictures
Voice/Video Recording
Internet
Games
9. Parental Control Tools
★ Net Nanny:
Filters allow adults to choose
categories that are not allowed
including adult web sites, topics,
and more
Monitors web browsing, instant
messaging and SNW
Block games for study‐only sessions
Cyber Nanny
Also includes a ?mer that shuts the
computer off aLer a certain amount of ?me
10. Cyber Patrol
► Download and install soLware on up to 3 PCs
► Select filtering levels with ready‐to go
profiles like adult, teen, young teen, child
► Block inten?onal or
accidental access to bad
web sites
► Set ?me limits on
computer use
($40‐500)
11. Conclusion
Parents and teachers should be aware of ?ps &
tools for safe internet voyage
Cell phones, computers, social sites, and the
internet are possibly dangerous; edu. Is key.
Real Player games can also be a danger
There is a difference between privacy and safety
Open communica?on is encouraged
