Internet Safety Watching Videos

The following sites are the resources I used for watching internet safety videos:
http://www.isafe.org/webcasts/video.php?id=1
http://www.netsmartz.org/stories/teresa.htm
http://www.netsmartz.org/stories/julie.htm
http://www.netsmartz.org/stories/amy.htm
http://www.netsmartz.org/stories/friendship.htm
http://www.netsmartz.org/stories/canttake.htm
http://www.netsmartz.org/stories/feathers.htm

1. What are the most important things you learned? The most important things I learned are first of all that once information has been given on the internet, it is like feathers in the breeze you can never get back. Gossip and information spread like wild fire on the internet. I learned that someone can stalk you with as little information as your name, your birthday, and your five digit zip code. The most important thing we can do is be careful of the private information we provide on the internet.
2. How might you use the resources I you discovered in your future classroom or home? There were some pretty cool sites I found just for kids and I want to show these internet safety videos to my children at a young age and to my students at the beginning of the school year. If kids are informed it will prevent certain dangers found on the internet.

Reflection for Week 14

1.  What article did you choose to read for your fourth article?  I chose to read a talk given by Gordon B. Hinckley  called, "An Ensign to the Nations, a Light to the World."  I really enjoyed this article because it talked about how members of our church can be an example for the world to follow if we remember the covenants we have made with our Heavenly Father and choose only appropriate media/entertainment to be involved in.

2.  What are the most important things you learned from the readings?  I learned that the most important thing is to become educated and to educate those around you about appropriate internet use.  I also think one of the most important things is prevention! 

3.  How will what you have read influence your actions as a parent/teacher?  I will try and be as mindful as I can as far as the internet/media my students and kids are involved in.  I will also allow for open communication so they know that if ever they come across a pop-up they can come talk to me and won't feel ashamed.

4.  How can you use the readings as a positive influence on family/friends?  I have already set a goal that this upcoming Sunday I will prepare a family home evening lesson based off of the articles I read today.  I will try to be a good example and not view anythings potentially inappropriate.  

Internet Safety Tips

• Kids should refrain from giving out their personal information online. 

• Stay away from Spam/Spim sites and emails.

• Be aware of the sites your kids/students are visiting.

• Pay attention to website credibility and appropriate nature before visiting any sites.  

• Pornography, hate sites, cyber bullying, and chatting with strangers are now common forms of internet use.  

• People on line may not be who they say they are!

• Sexual predators are hugely common right now!

• Pay attention to who your kids are chatting with.

• As an educator we need to know what our students are up to on the internet and we need to educate them about the dangers of internet use. 

• Not enough kids discuss internet safety with their parents!