The document provides comprehensive guidelines on internet safety for teens, emphasizing the importance of caution while navigating online relationships and protecting personal information. It highlights the potential risks of cyberbullying, inappropriate content, and communication with strangers, including preventative measures and parental involvement in monitoring online activities. Additionally, it encourages responsible behavior by recognizing online predatory techniques and communicating effectively with trusted adults.

1. Learning to Connect and Properly Navigate the Web
Cathleen Richardson
Apple Distinguished Educator
New Media Educational Consultant
Atlanta, Georgia

2. The Internet: “The Network of All Networks”
Nobody really owns it - It is a
global collection of networks,
both big and small.
These networks connect
together in many different ways
to form the single entity that we
know as the Internet.
In fact, the very name comes
from this idea of interconnected
networks.

3. What does this
mean to me?

4. Statistics
87% of teens aged 12 – 17 use the Internet.
51% use the Internet daily.
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45% of teens have cell phones and 38% are texting.
75% of online teens use instant messaging.
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81% of online teens play online games.

5. Understand the NET
an d possible risks to
you... they are REAL!

6. “Instill a sense of caution, not a sense of fear.”

7. Internet
Safety

8. Introduction
Online Relationships
Keep Personal Information Private
Protect Your Reputation
Cyber Bullying
Safety Tips

9. Online
Relationships

10. You may not know the truth about someone
you first meet online.
Time does not equal trust or knowing the
person.
You can be lied to or betrayed.

11. Warning Signs
If someone tries to isolate you from your family or friends.
Turn you against your parents.
Make you keep secrets.
Send inappropriate materials or talks about explicit subjects.
Threaten you.

12. Beware when someone says...
“Let’s go private.”
“Where’s your computer in the house?”
“I know someone who can get you a modeling job.”
“Who’s your favorite band? Designer? Gear?
“You seem sad. Tell me what’s bothering you.”
“You are the love of my life.”
“What’s your phone number?”
“If you don’t…do what I ask, I’ll … tell your parents OR share your photos in a photo
blog/Webcam directory/file-sharing network.

13. Never meet someone you first met online

14. Who is looking at you online?

16. DO NOT SAY ANYTHING ONLINE
THAT YOU WOULDN’T SAY OFFLINE.

17. Don’t give out personal information
Never give out your personal identifying
information or your families or friends, such
as name, address, telephone number, and
school name in any public areas or in email
unless you are sure you know the person.

18. Use Privacy Settings
Use the privacy settings
such as “Friends Only”
on any social
networking site you are
on.
Only allow people you
know in real life on your
friends list.

20. Think before posting pictures
Consider if it is a picture you want
everyone to see, including your
parents, teachers, law enforcement
and college admission officers.
Remember that any picture you
upload to the Web can be
downloaded by anyone and be
copied or posted online FOREVER.

21. PUBLIC DOMAIN: KNOW YOUR COPYRIGHT LAWS

23. Sexting has real consequences

24. Check with your friends
Before posting pictures or information
about your friends, check with them first.
Always protect your privacy and theirs.
Check to see what your friends are posting
about you. If anything they have posted
about you makes you uncomfortable, ask
them to remove it.

25. Do not respond to offensive or embarrassing
comments. Delete them and block that
person from making additional comments.

26. Virtual Reality

27. Second Life
Online 3D virtual world imagined and created by its Residents.
http://www.secondlife.com

28. Teen Second Life

29. Social Networking

30. Facebook and MySpace
Facebook and MySpace are social utilities that connects you with the people around you.
http://www.facebook.com

35. 10,000 offenders
only 3% caught when reported

36. http://www.facebook.com

38. • Facebook has serious consequences
• Loss of jobs
• Expulsion from school
• Reputation, credibility, self-worth

39. Surveys

40. You Tube
YouTube is a video sharing website where users can upload, view and share video clips.
YouTube
http://www.youtube.com

41. Twitter
Twitter is a free social networking and micro-blogging service that allows users to send "updates" to
the Twitter web site, via the Twitter web site, short message service (SMS), instant messaging, or a
third-party application such as Twitterrific or Facebook.
http://www.twitter.com

43. Chat

44. Skype
Skype is a software program that allows users to make telephone calls over the Internet. Budgets
Skype…talk to the world
are tight. These are ways to take virtual field trips and also speak with experts.
http://www.skype.com

45. iChat A/V with built-in web cams
iChat AV is an AOL Instant Messenger (AIM), .Mac, ICQ and XMPP client by Apple Inc. for their Mac
OS X operating system.

46. Person on the other side can record you...take
what you say out of context.
Saved in the chat log

47. If a person unknown to you was speaking to
you in your front yard, what would you do?
If you were communicating with the same
stranger on-line, what would you do?

48. Blogs and Wikis

49. Blogger
Blogging
A blog (an abridgment of the term weblog) is a website, usually maintained by an individual, with
regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video.
http://blogger.com

50. Free Websites for Creating Blogs
• Monitored or live...
Free websites for creating Blogs...monitored or live...private or public
• Private or public
Free Websites for Creating Blogs
Search Engines read Blogs

51. Google analytics: saved in cache and permanently
Libel and Slander

52. Archive.org

53. Cyberbullying

55. • There are several ways that children threaten and/or
harass others online. They may:
•Send e-mails or instant messages containing insults
or threats directly to a person.
•Spread hurtful comments about a person to others
through e-mail, instant messaging or postings on
web sites and blogs.
•Steal passwords and send out threatening e-mails
or instant messages using an assumed identity.

56. Dealing with Cyberbullying
Preserve evidence – this is crucial for identifying the bully and making a case.
Attempt to enlist assistance from the service provider.
If able to identify the bully, contact him or her and/or parents.
Use available blocking technology (i.e., block the user on IM, email and chat.)
In serious cases, seek assistance from the police (i.e., threats of physical harm,
unrelenting or unable to stop.)

57. Parents

58. 1. Learn everything you can about computers, the Internet and related
technology
• Develop and maintain proficiency through use.
• Ask children to demonstrate.
2. Communicate with your children.
• Take time to discuss concerns; agree on ground rules.
• Understand their needs.
• Set reasonable expectations.
3. Place the computer in a “well-trafficked” area, not a child’s bedroom or a
secluded area.

59. 4. Ensure that they do not divulge detailed personal
information when completing “profiles” and minimize
dissemination.
5. Keep ALL accounts in your name.
6. Know your child’s password(s) and screen name(s).
• Ensure that screen names do not provide information
about his or her identity (e.g., Sarahsweet16.)

60. Consider Use of Computer/Internet Management Software:
• Age-based access levels – Allows for various levels of access for
different family members.
• Filtering and Blocking (incoming and outgoing.)
• Time Restrictions.
• Activity Logs - Parents can view logs that list web sites visited, web
sites blocked, chat sessions… Software can even capture screen
shots and email messages to you if a rule is violated!

61. Parental Controls

62. Age Appropriate
Under 8 - Children shouldn’t be using IM, chat rooms or
blogs - period. Email should be restricted to only
approved senders.
8-10 - If you add IM or chat, make sure only pre-approved
senders can send to your child. No blogs!
10-12 - Give them more privacy, as long as it is with
people you trust. Block all but pre-approved senders. Still
no blogs!

63. 13-15 - Respect their privacy even more. Give them more leeway
regarding IM, e-mail, chat and blogs. But check and account for
everyone, in real life, on their buddy lists. No friends of friends!
16 and over - Parental involvement becomes difficult at best – if
good judgment and communication have not been firmly
established by now … all bets are off.
If they have earned your trust, give it to them.
If not, unplug the computer and take away their cell phones and
interactive gaming devices.

64. Warning Signs
Significantly increases on-line time.
Receives phone calls, email, mail or packages from someone you don't know.
Quickly exits IM, chat, email, websites and other activities when you are near.
Increases use of new slang words, inappropriate sexual knowledge, withdraws
from family and friends.
Begins using new screen names, an online account belonging to someone else,
etc.
Is reluctant to discuss activities or your concerns.

65. Safety Tips
Talk to a trusted adult if anything makes you
feel scared, uncomfortable or confused.
Do not respond to messages that are rude or
offensive.
Save messages that could be used by law
enforcement as evidence.

66. Safety Tips
Do not post personal information.
Respect copyright laws and check your sources.
Do not forward emails to “everyone” in your
address book.
Secure your password – do not share it, even
with your best friend.

67. Safety Tips
Never download from anyone you don’t know.
Beware of phishing scams: If you receive an
email or bulletin that requests your username
and password or directs you to a website that
asks personal information, DO NOT respond.

68. Keep in Mind...the Good Outweighs the Bad

69. Remember the 4 R’s
Recognize techniques used by online predators to deceive
their victims.
Refuse requests for personal information.
Respond assertively if you are ever in an uncomfortable
situation while online. Exit the program, log off or turn off
the computer…
Report, to a parent or other trusted adult, any suspicious or
dangerous contact that makes you uncomfortable.

70. QUESTIONS?