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Managing The Online Student
Dr. Scholl Foundation Grant to
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
Brought to you by TECH CORPS IL
“Although there have been some highly publicized cases of abuse involving computers, reported cases are relatively infrequent. Of course, like most crimes against children,
many cases go unreported…(this), however, is not a reason to avoid using these services…A better strategy would be for children to learn how to be “street smart” in
order to better safeguard themselves in any potentially dangerous situation.”
- National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
Introduction
The Internet: A “New” Public Arena– New modes of expression– New kinds of communication– Worldwide participation– New risks– New opportunities
Introduction
Contents– Internet Hazards, Coping Strategies, and
Resources– Online Safety Resources– Balancing Protection, Privacy and Freedom of
Speech
Internet Hazards, Coping Strategies, and Resources
Internet Hazards . . .
Exposure to Inappropriate Behavior or Material Exposure to Physical Danger Commercial Fraud Hacking or Hurting Others Hoaxes Identity Theft Spam or Flaming Viruses
Internet Hazards . . .
Exposure to Inappropriate Behavior or Material
What You Should Know:
– Language– Pornography– Harassment– Hate Groups
Internet Hazards . . .
Exposure to Inappropriate Behavior or Material
How to Cope:– Teach students to evaluate sites for hidden biases
– Teach students the Online Safety Rules
– Discourage students from engaging in “email arguments”
– Pre-screen sites, supervise online and use “safe” search engines, use filters
– Report violations to NCMEC 1(800) 843-5678 or local authorities
Internet Hazards . . .
Exposure to Inappropriate Behavior or Material
Resources:
– Hatewatch• www.hatewatch.org
– FBI Guide to Online Safety• www.fbi.gov/library/pguide/pguide.htm
Internet Hazards . . .
Exposure to Physical Danger
What You Should Know:
– Pedophiles can use online services– A child’s disclosure of abuse must be reported – Check with your principal for proper
procedures for reporting abuse
Internet Hazards
Exposure to Physical Danger
How to Cope:
– Discuss online safety with students of all ages– If an incident has occurred – be sensitive– Repeat information ONLY to the proper
authorities– Follow-up to be sure the student is helped
Internet Hazards
Exposure to Physical Danger
Resources:
– The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children• www.missingkids.com
– Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Field Offices• www.fbi.gov/contact/fo/fo.htm
Internet Hazards
Commercial Fraud
What You Should Know:
– Credit rights and consumer protection apply.– Losses are limited to $50 .– Report problems to your credit company the
FTC.
Internet Hazards
Commercial Fraud
How to Cope:
– Never give out passwords and pins to anyone.– Be careful about giving credit card numbers.– If an offer looks too good, it most likely is.
Internet Hazards
Commercial Fraud
Resources:
– Federal Trade commission Savvy Traveler Site• www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/online/sitesee
– Federal Trade Commission Regional Offices• www.fbi.gov/ro/romap2.htm
– National Consumers League• www.nclnet.org
Internet Hazards
Hacking or Hurting Others
What You Should Know:
– Hacker is anyone who maliciously tries to invade or interfere with your computer.
– Not all hacking is intended to cause harm.– Not all hacking is illegal.– Assume that hackers will hack any site.– Don’t do; don’t encourage it; don’t tolerate it.
Internet Hazards
Hacking or Hurting Others
How to Cope:
– Stay informed.– Check your site routinely.
Internet Hazards
Hacking or Hurting Others
Resources:
– Code for Responsible Computing• www.computerlearning.org/respcode.htm
Internet Hazards
Hoaxes
What You Should Know:
– Get-rich-quick pyramid schemes – Chain letters and – Virus scares– “Virtually Hijacking” visitors to replica sites
Internet Hazards
Hoaxes
How to Cope:
– Stay informed.– Use US Department of Energy’s Computer
Incident Advisory Capability Bulletin Service.– Report incidents to the legitimate site or to your
Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Internet Hazards
Hoaxes
Resources:
– US Department of Commerce• www.hoaxbusters.ciac.org
Internet Hazards
Identity Theft
What You Should Know:
– Others can use your email identity and email address.
– Others can access personal profile data you’ve published.
Internet Hazards
Identity Theft
How to Cope:
– Use only an alias or nickname in chat rooms.– Be careful about whom you email.
Internet Hazards
Identity Theft
Resources:
– Most states don’t currently have laws prohibiting this.
– Contact your local law enforcement office or your State Attorney General’s office
Internet Hazards
Spam and Flaming
What You Should Know:
– Spam: any unsolicited bulk email or postings to newsgroups
– Flaming: deluging an email box with angry emails that makes the computer unusable
Internet Hazards
Spam and Flaming
How to Cope:– Use common sense to avoid these problems.
– You have the right to have your name removed from lists.
– Don’t use your regular email account when you use a bulletin boards, chat rooms or web surveys.
– Post messages to newsgroups that are clearly related to the subject matter.
Internet Hazards
Spam and Flaming
Resources:
– Direct Marketing Association• www.the-dma.org
– Junkbusters Corporation• www.junkbusters.com
Internet Hazards
Viruses
What You Should Know:
– Most viruses are transmitted via email attachments.
– Other sources are files downloaded from a web site for newsgroup.
Internet Hazards
Viruses
How to Cope:
– Never open attachments – unless you know the source.
– Some viruses are spread before they are detected by the sender.
– Invest in good virus protection software.
Internet Hazards
Viruses
Resources:
– Computer Associates Virus List• www.cai.com/virusinfo
– PC Magazine Anti-Virus Program Reviews• www.zdnet.com/products/stories/reviews
Online Safety
Online Safety
Roles
Students:– Knowledgeable, empowered students are safer students.
– Encourage students to be responsible for themselves.
– Discuss safety rules.
– Negotiate rules that are appropriate to the age and maturity level.
– Enforce safety rules.
Online Safety
Roles
Parents:– Online safety begins at home.
– Stay involved and supervise online activities.
– Negotiate written online safety rules.
– Discuss any concerns with your children.
– Stay informed• Learn more about the Internet
• Learn how to track or restrict your child's online activities
• Become familiar with warning signs of trouble - NCMEC
Online Safety
Roles
Schools and Teachers:– Establish an Acceptable Use Policy (AUP).– Produce the policy in agreement form signed by
parents and students.– Review the AUP and Rules for Online Safety at
the start of each semester.
Online Safety
Roles
Knowledge:
A knowledgeable Internet user is a safe Internet user.
Online Safety
Resources
TECH CORPS Internet Safety Site:–Online Safety Quiz
• www.techcorps.org/resources/internetsafety/getnet.htm–My Rules for Online Safety
• www.techcorps.org/resources/internetsafety/myrules.htm–Safety Screen Saver
• www.techcorps.org/resources/internetsafety/screens.html–Safe Sites for Kids, Tweens & Teens
• www.techcorps.org/resources/internetsafety/kids.html
Online Safety
Resources
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children:– Child Safety on the Information Superhighway
• www.missingkids.com
– My Eight Rules for Safety• Click EDUCATION & RESOURCES• Click KNOWING MY EIGHT RULES FOR SAFETY
– Know the Rules Campaign for Teenage Girls• Click EDUCATION & RESOURCES• Click KNOW THE RULES PUBLIC-AWARENESS CAMPAIGN FOR
TEENAGE GIRLS
Online Safety
Resources
Parent and Teacher Resources:• TECH CORPS Online Safety Primer
www.techcorps.org/resources/internetsafety/primer.html– REVIEW Acceptable Use Policies – REVIEW Online Supervision – REVIEW Screening Inappropriate Materials
• Online Safety Rules Quiz www.techcorps.org/resources/internetsafety/quizzes.html
• Online Safety Rules Screensavers www.techcorps.org/resources/internetsafety/screens.html
• Evaluating Information on the Internet www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/990304thursday.html
Balancing Protection, Privacy & Freedom of Speech
Balancing . . .
Protection
Children have the right – to be safe.– right to privacy (under US law).– right to free speech (under US law).
Parents should decide a child’s access to the Internet.
Schools and libraries also share responsibility.
Balancing . . .
Freedom of Speech
The Internet is a “free speech zone.” Restrictions on online speech
– Must serve a “compelling interest.”– Must be “least restrictive” means of serving
that interest.
Balancing . . .
Privacy
Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)– Enacted in 1998 via the FTC– Took effect in April, 2000– Notice and consent requirements before
collecting personal information form a child
Balancing . . .
Privacy
COPPA – What You Should Know– May apply to general-purpose sites that are
visited by children.– Must get parental permission before collecting
personal information from children under 12.– Parents may access, delete and refuse any
further use or collection of personal data.
Balancing . . .
Privacy
COPPA – What You Should Know– Method of permission will vary
• Chat rooms or external sharing of information– mailed or faxed paperwork– telephone calls – credit card use – digital signatures
• Internal uses of information – can be granted via email with email confirmation reply or
telephone call
Balancing . . .
Privacy
COPPA: What You Should Know – Exempted sites:
• One-time homework help
• A single query to a Web site
• Sites that do not collect information online
Balancing . . .
Privacy
Where to learn more:– Federal Trade Commission
• www.ftc.gov/privacy/index.html
Balancing . . .
Children’s Other Rights– Keep open communication regarding online
safety rules.– Written AUP helps define rules.– Efforts to protect can conflict with other legal
rights:• The National Coalition Against Censorship
– www.ncac.org/cyberlibrary.html
Conclusion
TECH CORPS wishes you and your student a safe journey on the Internet!
