WELCOME! Why are you in this room right now? ● What: Internet Safety and Review of Behavior Expectations ● Why: We’ve had some instances of unsafe practices within our student body and we care about your safety. ● How: Provide you with facts and resources to promote positive habits. . 1
Cyber Safety If this presentation brings up some feelings/emotions for you that you would like to process with someone, Ms. Skinner will be available to talk with you afterwards. 2
Things To Consider While Being Digitally Connected What items do you think it’s important to keep in mind with regards to internet safety? What rules do you have at home or what rules do you think should be followed by you and your peers? . 3
Things To Consider While Being Digitally Connected 1. I will not give out personal information such as my address, telephone number, parents’ work address/telephone number without my parents’ permission. 2. I will tell my parents right away if I come across something that makes me feel uncomfortable. 3. I will never agree to get together with someone I “meet” online without first checking with my parents. If my parents agree to the meeting, I will be sure that it is in a public place and bring a parent along. 4. I will talk with my parents about posting pictures of myself or others online and not post any pictures that my parents consider to be inappropriate. 5. I will not respond to any messages that are mean or in any way make me feel uncomfortable. It is not my fault if I get a message like that. If I do I will tell my parents right away. 4 .
Things To Consider While Being Digitally Connected 6. I will talk with my parents so that we can set up rules for going online and using a mobile phone. We will decide upon the time of day that I can be online, the length of time I can be online and appropriate areas for me to visit. I will not access other areas or break these rules without their permission. 7. I will not give out my passwords to anyone (even my best friends) other than my parents. 8. I will check with my parents before downloading or installing software or doing anything that could possibly hurt our computer or mobile device or jeopardize my family’s privacy. 9. I will be a good online citizen and not do anything that hurts other people or is against the law. 10. I will help my parents understand how to have fun and learn things online and teach them things about the Internet, computers and other technology 5
Cyberbullying Defining and Legality 6
With an elbow partner, discuss how you would define or describe cyberbullying. 7
Rude, Mean or Cyberbullying? What is the Intention? ● Rude Comment: A hurtful comment that was not intended to harm. ● Mean Comment: A hurtful comment that was intended to harm. ● Cyberbullying: Repeated hurtful comments, posts, etc. that are intended to harm. 8
Examples of Cyberbullying ● Posting insulting messages on the internet or by IM through any online or social media platform ● Sending offensive text messages ● Rumors ● Defamatory websites ● Fake profiles on a social networking site ● cyberstalking 9
Michigan Law ● Video Link The new law, also known as enrolled House Bill No. 5017 was approved by former Gov. Rick Snyder on Dec. 24, 2018. Under the new law, cyberbullying involves: ● Posting a message or statement in a public media forum about any other person that is intended to put someone in fear of bodily harm or death and expresses an intent to commit violence against the person. ● Posting a message or statement with the intent to communicate a threat with the knowledge that it will be viewed as a threat. ● A pattern of harassing or intimidating behavior. 1 0
Be Careful ● Everything you type into a screen gets recorded electronically. You are leaving cyber footprints all over the place when you get online. 1 1
What to do if you are cyberbullied ● Tell someone - Don’t keep this to yourself. Tell a trusted adult about the bullying. ● Don’t open or read messages by cyberbullies. ● Tell the police if threatened. ● Tell your school if it is school related. ● Don’t send a message when you are angry. it is hard to undo things that are said in anger 1 2
Sexting Criminal Teen Trend 1 3
The act of sending sexually explicit messages, semi nude or nude photos via cell phone cameras and messaging features, usually between young people. What is Sexting? 1 4
The connection between Sexting and Cyberbullying 1 5
Sexting – What teens should ask… 1 6
Sexting: School Consequences Level 3 Discipline Guidelines 1 7
Sexting: Legal Consequences ● 750.145a Accosting, enticing or soliciting child for immoral purpose. ● 750.145b Accosting, enticing or soliciting child for immoral purpose; prior conviction; penalty. ● 750.411s Posting message through electronic medium; prohibitions; penalty; exceptions; definitions. ● 750.411x Cyberbullying prohibited; violation as misdemeanor; violation as felony; definitions. 1 8
Parting Thoughts Trust that the adults in your life have your best interest at heart. Talk to your parents. Identify adults in the school that are here to support you. 1 9
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