Internet Safety

DANGERS of the NetThe Three P’s

• Pop-Ups

• Porn

• Predators

Pop Ups

• Websites use Pop Up Ads to pay for their site

• Often times free education sites are plagued with inappropriate and distracting Pop Up ads

• Pop Up Blockers are available– www.download.com– www.softpedia.com– http://www.panicware.com/product_psfree.html

Pornography• Statistics say that 93% of children who use a computer have been exposed

pornographic images or movie clips by age 8

• Vigilance is required when allowing students to use a computer in the classroom (as well as at home)

- Education

• Filters that block Pop-Ups can help eliminate some of the Porn that is out there

• Child friendly Search Engines– http://yahooligans.yahoo.com/– http://www.askforkids.com/– http://www.kidsclick.org– http://www.tekmom.com/search/

Predators

• Instant Messages– Monitor Contacts and Activities– Cell Phones – ‘Texting’

• Digital Bullying– The New Playground

• WebCams

• mySpace.com / Facebook– Profiles and Predators

• What are some solutions???

A MySpace Profile Picture From a 14 Year Old Girl