Internet Safety for Children

1. Internet Safety for Children ET 524 Vinnie Augden

2. What is the purpose of this lesson?

3. Common uses of the internet

4. Common programs your kids will use Parents

5. Profiles and blogs are viewed by • Parents, relatives • Teachers, Principles • Colleges • Employers • Predators

6. 75% of children are willing to share personal information online about themselves and their family in exchange for goods and services. • 90% of children aged between eight and 16 have viewed pornography on the Internet. In most cases, the sex sites were accessed unintentionally. • Only 33% of the households with Internet access are proactively protecting their children with filtering or blocking software.

8. Guidelines for Parents • Set up the computer in the family room. • Set guidelines for the amount of time your child can be online. • Have your kids show you how to use the computer it will improve their confidence. Parents

9. Guidelines for Parents • Get to know the services your child uses. • Discuss the dangers with your children of giving out personal information. • Never allow a child to arrange a face-to-face meeting. Parents

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11. Instructions: To answer the review questions please click on the answer. What percentage of children are willing to give out personal information? • 25% • 75% • 50% • 80%

12. Online predators • Male or female • Any age • On the same websites as your children • Offer attention and affection • Ask kids to meet in person • Develop a relationship over time • Discuss inappropriate topics

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14. Information that can lead a predator to your doorstep • Name • Age • Phone Number • School • Location • Schedule

15. Kids exposure to inappropriate material • Pornography • Violent content • Illegal activity • How to make drugs and explosives • Underage drinking • Gambling • This section will instruct parents on how to use filtering options for Google to block inappropriate material. Parents

16. Google filter options From google’s homepage click on the Preferences link Parents

17. Google filter options Scroll down to SafeSearch Filtering and select Use strict filtering Parents

18. Instructions: To answer the review questions please click on the answer. To change Google’s filtering options what link should I click on? A. Internet tools B. Advance search C. Preferences D. Language tools Parents

19. We have covered so far how to protect your child from internet dangers. • What about a situation where children are willingly viewing inappropriate material but are required to use the internet for school purposes. • The following slides will show parents how to restrict your children’s access to sites. Parents

20. Internet Explorer filter options Open internet explorer and click on tools. Click on Internet Options. Parents

21. Internet Explorer filter options Select the Content tab. Click on Settings. Parents

22. Internet Explorer filter options Select the General tab. Click on Create Password. Parents

23. Internet Explorer filter options Create a Password that is easy to remember but don’t let your kids discover it. If kids try to access a site that is not approved, the hint is displayed to allow parents to bypass. Be sure your kids won’t discover the password from the hint. Parents

24. Internet Explorer filter options Select the Approved Sites tab. In the Allow this Web site field type the site you want to allow for example www.comcast.net and click on Always. This field will show what sites are allowed to accessed. Then click OK. Parents

25. Internet Explorer filter options Click OK again. Now try to access a site that is not on the approved list. Parents

26. As you can see your child can only access with what you allow. • Don’t allow your child to discover what your password is Parents

27. Instructions: To answer the review questions please click on the answer. From Internet Explorer what must I click on to go to internet options? A. File B. Edit C. Help D. Tools Parents

28. Instructions: To answer the review questions please click on the answer. When the content advisor is displayed clicking on the general tab will allow me to restrict access to websites? • True • False Parents

29. Kids, you have just as much responsibility as your parents do. • When someone contacts you with a explicit message, or accidently view something inappropriate contact your parents. Children

30. Instructions: To answer the review questions please click on the answer. Kids, when I am searching the internet and I come across text or images of a sexual nature what should I do? A. Get my parents B. Continue viewing the image or text C. Ignore it and continue with what I was doing D. Turn off the computer Children

31. Instructions: To answer the review questions please click on the answer. Kids, If I have been chatting with someone online, and that individual asks me for my picture and home address to send me mail what should I do? A. Give the individual my picture B. Say no and get my parents immediately C. Say I have to wait until my parents are gone D. Ask the individual for their picture Children

32. Photos • Don’t post online if they • Reveal identifying information • Sexually Provocative poses • Too much skin • Once a photo is posted online anyone can view it • It’s always there. Children

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34. Parents these tips covered are convenient since these tools are already available to monitor your kids activities. • Sometimes determined kids will find ways around security, if that happens look into buying filtering software. • Contact your internet service provider to set up your email as the primary enabling you to monitor your kids messages. Parents

35. Resources • www.NetSmartz.org • www.NetSmartzKids.org • www.cybertipline.com • www.NetSmartz411.org

36. Remember be safe, smart, make your new online experience enjoyable and educational. • Thank you for participating in this tutorial.