The document discusses opportunities and challenges young people face regarding internet literacy and safety. It notes that while the internet and technologies provide benefits, they also present risks like exposure to inappropriate content and privacy/security issues. It summarizes research on 11-12 year olds' internet use and understanding of safety concepts. Finally, it advocates for schools, parents, and organizations to work together to promote youth digital literacy and a culture of internet safety support.

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Young People and Internet Literacy and Safety -
Opportunities and Challenges
1er Congreso Internacional Menores en las TIC
1st International Congress “Minors in ICT”
Educando para una Internet más segura
Educating for a safer Internet
Palacio de Congresos – Recinto Ferial Luis Adaro (Gijón)
27 y 28 de octubre de 2009
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The Internet and
digital
technologies
have evolved…
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Access:
Not only on your desktop…
Smart Mobile Phones, Game
Consoles..
Connectivity:
broadband, wifi hotspots,
3G, etc…
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Instant Messenger: Desktop, Web and Mobiles
•Meebo
•MSN Web Messenger
•E-Buddy
http://ww.meebo.com/
Instant messaging
on your Mobile
Phone The Copyright © WISE KIDS 2009. proxy servers etc
ongoing struggle:
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Range of
Services
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Features of Social Networking Sites
an easy to set up personal,
customisable webpage
fun, exciting, multimedia content
a user created profile (can be
public/private)
visible links between users (friends)
public communication areas like
message boards and comments
networking is encouraged
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Web 2.0= Read/Write Web
Explosion of tools that are web-based:
for example Google Documents and Calendar
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Twitter:
Social networking and
micro-blogging service
Live Interactive TV
Streaming
Kyte TV
U Stream
Comvu
Qik
Flixwagon
Twitcam
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What are the issues – young
people?
• Web 2.0 world - services and
applications can blur
boundaries between
professional and personal
relationships, public and
private information
• Users encouraged to network
and express themselves
online, create and share
content, and share
• Huge positives BUT need the
skills to navigate and make
informed decisions
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Internet Safety Challenges
Exposure to Inappropriate,
Inaccurate or Dangerous Content
Security, Privacy, Inappropriate or Dangerous
Legal and Social challenges Interaction or Contact
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WISE KIDS and Bridgend Healthy Schools Survey
of Year 7 pupils (11 and 12 year olds)
On line questionnaire aimed to find out:
- how year 7 pupils from Bridgend Secondary Schools use the Internet and their mobile
phones
- their understanding of the Internet environment
- their understanding of how to keep themselves safe when using the Internet and mobile
technologies
1519 pupils completed the online survey fully, of whom 73% were aged 12, and 27%
were aged 11 at the time of the survey.
There was also an approximately even balance of boys and girls - (51%boys, 49% girls)
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Parental involvement with 11 and 12 year olds
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Social Networking Sites
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Privacy Settings on Social Networking Sites
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“Someone has hacked my account”
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Been sent rude/upsetting messages
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What have we learned/ What do we teach?
• Our experience shows that for young people aged 11
and 12, there is sometimes a lack of understanding
and awareness of :
– the Internet as a public space with laws and
consequence
– the possible bias and accuracy of Internet
information
– how to make judgements in their online
interactions – i.e. sometimes trusting and naive
– how to safeguard their data online
– personal digital identity extending to devices and
applications
– appropriate digital/net etiquette
– internet security issues like viruses and spyware
– laws online for example on when file sharing
copyright media
– where to get support/ report issues like
cyberbullying or Internet grooming
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WISE KIDS CODE:
PPPAS
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Profile
Information
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Bebo
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Privacy
Settings
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Facebook
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Facebook
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Passwords
Auto logons
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Inappropriate or Dangerous
Interaction or Contact
Stranger
Danger
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Whose problem is this?
Who do we work with?
Policy and Grassroots' Level
• Educators – schools, Further • Law Enforcement
Education colleges • Policy Makers
• Governors of schools • Creators of Children’s Internet
• Youth Professionals Services
• Young People • Regulatory Bodies
• Mental Heath/Nursing
Professionals
• Social Workers
• Community Groups
• Public and Private
Organisations
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• Have a responsibility to promote digital
Role of literacy and Internet literacy – safe AND
innovative AND up to knowledge and skills
Schools •
•
Embed this in the curriculum a/ lesson plans
Must ensure that all staff are appropriately
trained on Internet technologies and safety
issues – needs commitment and appropriate
resources
• Have a e-safety/e-safeguarding coordinator
• Act on issues of cyberbullying or inappropriate
use of the Internet
• Give teachers access rather than blanket
blocking
• Use language that young people understand,
and make advice age appropriate; listen and
learn – fill the gaps
• Reach out to parents through home school
links
• Should create a culture of support – teaching,
supporting, being visible and proactive in
Internet Safety
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Role of parents
• Be involved in their
children’s use of the
Internet
• Filtering solutions not a
replacement for parental
involvement
• Parents need to update
their knowledge and skills
• Start communicating
messages with their
children from a young age
• Create a culture of
support
• Be the parent!
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Responsibility
Trust
Public
Private
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Thank you!
Email: sangeet@wisekids.org.uk
Website: www.wisekids.org.uk
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About WISE KIDS
• WISE KIDS believes that the Internet is a vital tool in the Information
Age, and works to Promote Awareness of New Media, Internet and
Mobile Technologies, Internet Literacy,
Proficiency and Safety
• WISE KIDS provides:
– Customised Training Programmes (online and face-to-face)
– Consultancy
– Research and Resource Development
– Awareness Raising Events
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About WISE KIDS
WISE KIDS clients include:
LEAs, LSCBs, Youth Organisations, Young People, Parents, Teachers,
Post-16 Educators, Governors, Welsh Assembly Government,
Ofcom, BT, BBC Community Studio, Foster Carers, Community
Organisations, and other public and private sector businesses.
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