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1. American College of Education
Original Contribution.

2. Internet Safety and Security
Evangeline Parish
Technology
Professional
Development.
Safe Practices for
Internet Usage:
Getting Started.
Presenter:
Mr Madaraka Mlingo
SPED Teacher.

3. Who is Here?
What is your name and district/parish?
What are some of the issues, if any, has the
district/parish faced with internet?
What issues, has the district/parish faced with
emerging technologies and/or cell phone use?
How is your district/parish currently addressing
internet access and safety?

4. What is our Agenda?
This presentation focus on Internet.
You will learn about:
Safety Survey
Internet usage
Safety Issues
Privacy and Policies
Personal/School Technology Safety
What the Curriculum says
Other Important Resources
Evaluation

5. Methodogy
 Explanation and;
 Discussion how Internet will be used in this
course/department;
 Share information and experiences on some of the benefits
of Internet in the digital age;
 Talk about the safety and what you can be our input;
 Learn about State’s new resource sites;
 Begin a dialogue and answer questions about creating safe
environments for learning.

6. What is Internet Safety?

7. Importance of Internet
The Internet is an invaluable
tool for communication and
information.

8. Internet has changed the way we
think.

9. Internet has changed the way we
communicate

10. E-Rate Federal Program
 20% to 90% discounts on
approved
telecommunications,
Internet access, and
internal connections costs
are provided to libraries
and schools.
 Based on the # of students
eligible for the Free Lunch
Program.
 Low-income urban
communities and rural
areas.

11. Why use Internet?
THE INTERNET:
- Educates - Entertains - Connects
FALSE INFORMATION:
-Opens homes to the world - Bad people

12. However, it can also be a
dangerous place.

13. Why focus on Internet Safety?
Computer and Internet Use:
93% of youth are online, 94% of parents.
68% of parents regulate web content, while 55% limit
time on the computer (interesting note: more parents
restrict TV viewing than internet content)
Time spent using digital media by children aged 13-17 has
now surpassed the time they spend watching television

14. Why focus on Internet Safety?
It is The Law!
A school district must incorporate Internet safety into the
curriculum.
Internet topics include: proper use, responsible
citizenship, predator identification, personal safety, cyber
security, and copyright laws

15. Does it Matter?
45% of children in the United States use Internet.
In addition to the useful and educational information
available in the internet, a great deal of content exists
that is not appropriate.
Children could be target of cyberstalking or
harassment that includes unwanted contact through
the internet that is rude or threatening.
Other internet dangers include sexual exploitation and
inticement.
Children may be involved in criminal activity on the
internet.

16. Is it a problem?
More teens have online profiles, post photos and their
personal information on various social networking
sites.
Many engage in sexting, send, forward or forward
sexually suggestive or nude photos through email or
text message.
There is widespread Cyberbullying among today’s
teens.

17. Is there more?
Too much plagiarism from the internet.
Teens are either not familiar or ignorant with the
dangers.
Most teens are not familiar with the rules and
guidelines for downloading content from the internet.

18. It is not complicated to be safe

19. Turn and Talk

20. The Legislation
Acceptable User Policies
(AUP)
Children’s Internet
Protection Act (CIPA)
Family Education Rights
and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Family Involvement in
Technology (FIT)

21. What Schools Must Address
Integrate Internet Safety into K-12 curriculum and
instruction
 Define roles and responsibilities
Safety measures including monitoring and filtering
Data and network security plan
Annually reviewing, evaluating and revising the
program
Professional development opportunities for staff
Outreach programs to community and stakeholders.

22. Integrating Internet Safety into Curriculum
Content Instruction
 Schools need to design
programs specifically for
each grade level.
 Students need to learn
about Internet safety from
kindergarten.
 Students need to acquire
new skills.
 All Instructors need to take
responsibility.
Model safe and
appropriate Internet use.

23. What Students Need to Know
The Internet is a powerful tool that should be used
wisely
All Internet information is valid or appropriate
Learn how to maximize Internet’s potential while
protecting themselves from potential abuse
Internet messages and people are not always what or
who they seem to be
Predators and Cyberbullies anonymously use the
Internet
Learn which activities are safe and legal

24. Resources
Clicky’s Web World: What 2 Do on the Web
(NetSmartzKids)
http://www.netsmartzkids.org/activities/clwebworld/cl
what2do.htm
Safe Teens (SafeTeens)
http://www.safeteens.com/
Get Your Web License (PBS KIDS)
http://pbskids.org/license/
Tips by Teens for Teens(GetNetWise)
http://kids.getnetwise.org/safetyguide/teens

25. What Instructors Need to Know
Students’ Internet use should be tailored to their ages
Monitoring is very crucial and a must
Educators need to learn about cyberbullying,
recognize signs of bullied students and know what to
do about it
Educators must know and enforce school policies
Teachers should establish and post rules for safety
Educators must keep lines of communication open
with parents and students

26. Resources
 Parents & Educators (McGruff)
http://www.mcgruff.org
 How To (staysafe.org)
http://www.msn.staysafeonline.com/toolbox/how_to/inde
x.html
 Cyberbullying (Cyberbullying.org)
http://www.cyberbullying.org/
 Social Networking and Schools (Childnet International)
http://www.childnet-int.org/blogsafety/teachers.html

27. What Parents Need to know
 A child’s Internet use should be based on age and the
family’s needs and values.
 Parents must understand potential Internet dangers and
prepare their children
 Families should reach agreements about acceptable
Internet activity and content.
 Parents should monitor their children when they go online
and the warning signs that something is wrong.
 Parents should read about and know how to respond to
Internet risks.
 Parents should talk with their children about safety

28. Resources
 Parenting Online (Wired Kids)
http://wiredkids.org/resources/documents/pdf/parentingonline.pdf
 Internet Safety: Information for Parents (Wired Safety)
http://www.wiredsafety.org/parent.html
 Online Predators: Help Minimize the Risk (Microsoft)
http://www.microsoft.com/protect/family/guidelines/predators.mspx
 Cybertipline (National Center for Missing and Exploited Children)
http://www.cybertipline.com/
 staysafe.org for Parents
http://www.msn.staysafeonline.com/parents/default.html

29. Internet safety requires thought effort!

30. What to observe for online safety

31. Be safe and secure

32. Be Wise
The Internet is an
ever increasing
part of our lives….
Use it wisely!

33. Internet Safety
The Internet is an ever increasing part of our
lives….
Use it wisely!

34. Does it pay to be cautious?

35. Safety
Parents should take care
of their children and
ensure they are safe.

36. Safety
 Do not answer messages
that are from unknown
persons.
 Tell your friends or
adults about anything
suspicious.
 Do not send
inappropriate messages
to others.

37. What About You?
It’s
Your
Turn

38. Questions and Opinions

39. How was the presentation?

40. References:
American Library Association. "Access to Electronic
Information, Services, and Networks: An
Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights."
http://www.acrl.org/ala/oif/statementspols/statement
sif/interpretations/accesstoelectronic.pdf (accessed
September 15, 2008).
National School Board Association. "Creating &
Connecting: Research and Guidelines on Online
Social-and Educational-Networking." July 2007.
http://www.nsba.org/SecondaryMenu/TLN/Creatinga
ndConnecting.aspx (accessed September 15, 2008).

41. References:
Public Law 106-554, Sections 1701-1731 (4) [CIPA and
NCIPA]. http://ifea.net/cipa.html (accessed
September 15, 2008).

42. Contact Information
Madaraka H Mlingo
SPED Teacher
Basile High School, LA.
Tel: 8036403111
Email: madaraka.mlingo@epsb.com