How Much is Too Much in Cyberspace?

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How Much is Too Much in Cyberspace?

• Presenter Jana Stewart
• Co-Presenter Jill DeRamo
• www. wbhs.k12.oh.us

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Agenda

• 830-835 Pass out Handouts PreAssessment
• 835-840 Introduction/Experience
• 840-850 Rationale/Purpose/Reality
• 850-900 Video Clip/Articles
• 900-915 Lesson Plans
• 915-930 Parent Seminar Information
• 930 Questions/References

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Introduction

• Jana Stewart Jill DeRamo
• Graduates of Youngstown State University
• West Branch High School, Beloit, Ohio
• 1st Year School Counselors
• Science Teachers
• Miss Jana Stewart Mrs. Jill DeRamo
• Jana.Stewart_at_WBWarriors.org Jill.DeRamo_at_WBWarrior
  s.org
• [phone] [phone]

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Pre-Assessment

• Discussion Radar Diagram
• Pre-Assessment
• Post-Assessment

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Reality

• Its happening everywhere
• Real-world testaments
• Video clip from CNN
• Sexting

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Rationale Purpose - Need

• Internet use is growing exponentially
• Need for students to be educated on how to
  properly use the Internet
• Over 90 of all teens are online (Kashner, 2006)
• Use it for social time, connected with peers (and
  others) night and day (Andrews, 2006)
• Unaware of possible consequences
• Safe place where they can say what they want, be
  who they want and talk to whomever they want

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Cont - Rationale

• Internet is largest billboard
• Anyone can create/view individual web pages
  (Ridge, 2006)
• Dont scare students from not using Internet,
  teach them to use is correctly and safely
  (Miller, 2006)
• Offline meetings have lead to assaults (Andrews,
  2006)
• RAISING AWARENESS WILL DECREASE RISKS
• (Fact Sheet)

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Broad Goals

• -To increase students knowledge of Internet
  safety
• -To aid the students in identifying dangers on
  the Internet
• -To build critical thinking and decision-making
  skills relating to computer usage
• -To help students protect themselves from
  inappropriate behavior online

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Lesson Plans

• Amys Choice
• Tracking Theresa
• Broken Friendship
• You Cant Take it Back
• Trinas Webpage
• www.NetSmartz.org

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Contracts

• Great of staff to use for computer classes
• Great for parents who are concerned about how
  their children use the Internet
• Holds students accountable for their actions

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Parent Seminar The Legal Aspect

• OTHER POWERPOINT

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References/Resources

• www.netsmartz.org
• www.drphil.com
• www.usatoday.com
• www.isafe.org
• www.wiredsafety.org
• www.blogsafety.org

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References Cont

• Andrews, M. (2006). Decoding my space. U.S. News
  World Report, 141 (10), 46-60.
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• Angelo, J. M. (2006, January). Keeping students
  cybersafe. University of Business. Retrieved
  November 26, 2006, from http//www.universitybusin
  ess.com/ viewarticle.aspx?articleid110.
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• Cohen, A. (2006). Do you know where your kids are
  clicking? PC Magazine, 25 (12), 88-96.
• Do you meet strangers on the Internet. MSNBC
  Dateline survey. Retrieved November 26, 2006,
  from http//www.msnbc.msn.com/id/12619604/.
• Fratt, L. (2006, March). Making cyberspace safer.
  District Administration. Retrieved
• November 26, 2006, from http//www.districtadmini
  stration.com/view
• article.aspx?articleid89pf1.
• I-Safe. The leader in Internet safety education.
  Retrieved November 26, 2006, from
  http//www.isafe.org/.
• Johnston, S. (2006). Dont fear the digital.
  Time, 167 (13), 56.
• Kashner, Z. (2006). Web safety. Scholastic
  Action, 30 (1), 18-20.
• Liau, A. K., Khoo, A., Ang, P. H. (2005).
  Factors influencing adolescents engagement in
  risky internet behavior. CyberPsychology
  Behavior, 8, 513-520.

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References Cont

• Peter, J., Valkenburg, P. M., Schouten, A. P.
  (2006). Characteristics and motives of
  adolescents talking with strangers in the
  internet. CyberPsychology Behavior, 19 (5),
  526-530.
• Rawe, J., August, M., Bennett, B., Schmidt, T.,
  Hylton, H., Ressner, J. (2006) How
• safe is Myspace? Time, 168 (1), 34-36. 
• Ridge, J. (2006) Safe socializing online.
  American School Board Journal 193 (7), 44-45.
• Smart Surfing. (2006). Scholastic News, 75 (1),
  p. 2. 
• Smith, F. (2006). Going after cyberbullies.
  Prevention, 58 (9), 143-144.
• Spanbauer, S. (2005). Easy ways to keep the
  internet safe for all ages. PC World, 23 (10),
  148. 
• Tonn, J. L. (2006). Cyber bullying. Education
  Week, 26 (1), 19.
• Toppo, G. (2006, April). High-tech bullying may
  be on the rise. USA Today, p. D8.
• Williams, P. (2006). Myspace, Facebook attract
  online predators Experts say be careful what
  you post online somebody is always watching.
  Retrieved November 26, 2006, from
  http//www.msnbc.msn.com/id/11165576.
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ASCA STANDARDS

• Personal/Social Domain
• STANDARD A Students will acquire the knowledge,
  attitudes, and interpersonal skills to help them
  understand and respect self and others.
• A1 Acquire Self-Knowledge
• PSA1.1 develop positive attitudes toward self
  as a unique and worthy person
• PSA1.2 identify values, attitudes and beliefs
• PSA1.3 learn the goal-setting process
• PSA1.6 distinguish between appropriate and
  inappropriate behavior
• PSA1.7 recognize personal boundaries, rights,
  and privacy needs
• A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
• PSA2.1 recognize that everyone has rights and
  responsibilities
• PSA2.6 use effective communication skills

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ASCA STANDARDS

• STANDARD B Students will make decisions, set
  goals, and take necessary action to achieve
  goals.
• B1 Self-Knowledge Application
• PSB1.2 understand consequences of decisions and
  choices.
• PSB1.3 identify alternative solutions to a
  problem
• PSB1.8 know when peer pressure is influencing a
  decision
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• STANDARD C Students will understand safety and
  survival skills
• C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
• PSC1.1 demonstrate knowledge of personal
  information (i.e. telephone number, home address,
  emergency contact)
• PSC1.2 learn about the relationship between
  rules, laws, safety, and the protection of rights
  of the individual
• PSC1.4 demonstrate the ability to set
  boundaries, rights and personal privacy
• PSC1.7 apply effective problem-solving and
  decision-making skills to make safe and healthy
  choices
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