ARE YOU BEING SAFE?What you need to know about technology safety

Shenea HaynesDigital Citizenship Project

ED 505

ObjectivesAt the end of this presentation, you will be able to…1. Identify the correct uses of social

networking sites.2. Identify and describe social and ethical

behaviors related to technology use.

What is Social Media?

0Social media is user generated, online technology that enable people to communicate easily through shared resources and information.

Social Media Netiquette0 What is Social Media Netiquette?

0 Social media netiquette is the social code of conventional and contemporary guidelines of user generated content (UGC) for accessing social media.

0 Rules of Social Media Netiquette0 Sharing is caring, Share accurate information0 Respect privacy0 Project a positive image0 Do not be dishonest, hateful, or disrespectful

What is Copyright?

0 Copyright is defined as the exclusive right of the author or creators works to be protected against copies, license, and otherwise exploitation of a literary, musical, or artistic work by unauthorized users.

What are Fair Use Laws?

0 Fair use is a legal doctrine that portions of copyrighted material may be used without permission from the author or creator, the use must be fair and reasonable. The documents can not impair the value of the material and can not be used to make profit.

Copyright or Fair Use What’s the Difference?

0 Copyright0 Protects the creator of any type of work from someone

copying it or using it without permission.

0 Fair Use0 Allows certain materials to be used without having to

ask permission or to pay.

Plagiarism0 Plagiarism is using someone else’s work without

giving them credit.

Avoid plagiarism

by putting

quotation marks

around quotes

from a work and

giving the author

some credit

Plagiarism Prevention

Listed below are great internet sites to help check student’s work for plagiarism.

http://www.plagiarism.org/

http://turnitin.com/

http://www.scanmyessay.com/plagiarism-prevention.php

0 Do Not Share Files0 Use Firewalls0 Use Anti Virus Software

Identity

Theft

0 Shred, Shred, Shred0 Password Protection0 Filter Emails

0Do not spread rumors.

0Report others who post negative comments.

0Always be positive because what you post can be read by others.

Reputation

Management

Cyber Bullying

When a person

says or does

hurtful th

ings

using technology.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybwC6vQ0nY0&feature=related

Cyber-bullying Video: Sponsored by YouTubeClick on the link below to watch a video on cyber-bullying.

The electronic means to stalk or harass individuals. Examples: Threats, negative comments, or taunting through texting, emails, or social networking.

cyber-stalking Link: Click on the link below to access YouTube video on prevention of cyber-stalking

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLkkmCRhfnc

Computer SafetyWhat’s the Difference?

0Viruses0Phishing0Trojan horses0Worms

0 Computer viruses spread from one computer to another and it interfere with computer operations.

0 Keep up-to-date anti-virus software

0 Do not download files from unknown emails and instant messages

0 Watch how you surf the internet

Phishing is when someone attempts to get your personal information through

emails or scams.

PREVENTION0 Never email personal information0 Use secure websites0 Protect your computer with firewalls, antivirus tools, and spam

filters0 Do not click on links, download attachments, or open files from

unknown senders

Trojan Horses

0 Unwanted program that can upload information, change your desktop, and opens a back door to allow your personal and confidential information to be compromised.

0 PREVENTION0 Keep your operating system updated0 Use a firewall

Worms0 Worms are similar to a virus but it spreads from one

computer to another without any human action.

0 Replicates itself on a computer system0 Consumes system memory0 Causes servers to stop responding0 If severe enough, allows malicious users to control your

computer remotely.

Computer Safety

References0 http://webtrends.about.com/od/web20/a/social-media.htm0 http://www.networketiquette.net/socmed.htm0 http://www.copyright.gov/fls/fl102.html0 http://www.copyrightkids.org/whatcopyframes.htm0 http://www.plagiarism.org/0 http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/idtheft/0 http://mashable.com/2012/09/04/students-social-media-warnings/0 http://www.stopcyberbullying.org/0 http://www.cyberguards.com/CyberStalking.html0 http://www.webopedia.com/DidYouKnow/Internet/2004/virus.asp0 http://www.trojan-horse.info/en/index.aspx