Internet Awareness

Presentation to Oakridge 5th Graders

Mrs. Esanu Mrs. TerwilligerLibrarian Counselor

October 2013

Overview

• Internet awareness

• Digital media/technology

• Digital citizenship

• Privacy (personal information)

• Cyber Bullying

• Social Media

• Striking a Balance

Internet Awareness

Internet Awareness = Being informed and having the knowledge to use digital resources and tools responsibly and ethically in a variety of settings.

Digital Media

Digital Media

Video

http://youtu.be/DZ_f7yOAzPU

Now turn and talk: – Why did we show you this video? – How does this video relate to digital

citizenship?

Digital Citizenship

• Taking care of yourself online– Protect your personal information– Ask a trusted adult before sharing information– Stay safe by trusting your “gut” instinct– Evaluate online information resources

• Taking care of each other online– Respect others online– Stand up to cyberbulling– Cite your sources (give credit to the creator)

Privacy

Personal information is private and includes:• Real name• Birthday• Home address• e-mail address• Password• Cell phone or home phone• School name• Activities and interests

Always ask a trusted adult before sharing this information online!

Video

http://youtu.be/bdQBurXQOeQ

• What is your initial reaction to this video?

• How does this relate to digital citizenship?

Cyber Bullying

• Remember, bullying is different from other forms of conflict and fighting. Bullying involves:

• Doing something mean • On purpose • Repeatedly

Sources: Steps to Respect Anti-Bullying Curriculum

Cyber Bullying (cont.)

• Cyber bullying is bullying. It has all the characteristics of traditional, real-life bullying. However, it is also very different from traditional bullying. It is different because:– It is done using all different kinds of technological tools.– It can help make the one who bullies anonymous, invisible,

hidden.– It can make it very hard for targets to find a safe, protected

place to get away from the bullying since they often have 24-hour access to technology.

– There is the potential for many more bystanders than with traditional bullying.

– It is both immediate and long lasting. It can happen with the click of a button and potentially never go away.

– It can spread farther and faster than even the person doing the bullying is aware.

– It can be very subtle and harder for both students and adults to recognize. This also makes it harder to refuse.

Sources: Steps to Respect Anti-Bullying Curriculum.

Cyber Bullying (cont.)

From Arlington Public Schools’ School Board:

• “Bullying which occurs off of school premises, including misuse or inappropriate use of technology, is also prohibited and subject to school discipline when the order, safety or welfare of the school or its students is affected as a result of such out-of-school actions.”

Cyber Bullying (cont.)

• 3 R’s of Bullying:– Recognize– Refuse– Report

• If you are being Cyber Bullied outside of school, you can still REPORT it to an adult at school.

Social Media: What’s Hot

Social Media: Oakridge Stats

Social Media: Strike a Balance

Take Aways

When using digital media and technologies, always consider:

•Safety•Privacy•Responsibility•Respect

Think before you post!