Middle-High+School+Technology+Safety+Program

toc =Online Safety= Technology has certainly changed the way we communicate and teach in the classroom. Teaching institutions are responsible for educating students on the correct and incorrect ways of using technology. Kenwood High School has agreed to pilot the Technology Safety Program this year in order for us to educate students to become savvy and responsible digital citizens.  Segments to be used in each class period are located below. Each segment is approximately 5-7 minutes long. You may expand this activity with open discussion using the tools located on the linked web pages, suggested discussion questions, or discussion starters of your own design. 

IM Safety
media type="custom" key="4213731" A Public Service Announcement on Internet Safety. You never know who you're talking to. Special Thanks to: Mr. Frank Musto Commack High School. Originally posted at http://www.youtube.com/user/RECfilms

What were your feelings while watching this video? Did you think the child was being foolish or just trusting? Have you ever unknowingly given out personal information over the Internet or cell phone? Were you surprised at how easy it was for the man to find the girl and be able to take her with him? What are some things you need to look out for when you are on the Internet?
 * Possible Discussion Questions:**

Protecting your privacy online
media type="custom" key="4162495" What did you think happened when Sarah was walking through school and students were noticing her? How did your thoughts about what was happening to Sarah change as the video continued? Have you ever known anyone who has been in a situation similar to Sarah's? Brainstorm ideas to minimize the damage. Develop an action plan for Sarah to help keep her safe.
 *  use commercial "Think Before You Post #2" 1:00
 * Possible Discussion Questions:**

   CHECK BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF WEBSITE FOR ACTIVITIES
 *  use NSteens "Social Networking" segment 3:00 Click picture below to go to webpage.

Choosing screen names and passwords wisely
 CHECK BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF WEBSITE FOR ACTIVITIES
 *  use NSteens video "Offline Consequences" <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">4:00 Click the picture below to go to website.

<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);">Sexting
<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> media type="custom" key="4160839" Have you ever thought of texting or posting on Myspace or Facebook is like putting your picture on the bulletin board of your school? Have you known anyone who might have sent you a picture or posted a picture that was inappropriate? How could you help stop the spread of inappropriate pictures or posts?
 * <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"> use "Think Before You Post" video <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">1:00
 * Possible Discussion Questions**
 * If so, did you delete the picture or pass it on to your friends?
 * Could your actions have resulted in you being arrested? Why or why not?

<span style="font-family: Arial,Verdana,sans-serif;"> Katie Couric from CBS news gives us an insight on what sexting is: media type="custom" key="4161549" <span style="font-size: large; font-family: Arial,Verdana,sans-serif;">
 * <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"> use Katie Couric "Sexting Short Blurb" video <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">1:00

<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);">Cyberbullying <span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">CHECK BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF WEBSITE FOR ACTIVITIES
 * <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"> use NSteens "Cyberbullying" segment (link below)

<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);">Gaming
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">
 * <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);">use NSteens video "Gaming"

Optional - View and discuss the items listed in the NetSmarz pledge for middle and high school students. Please read [|terms and conditions] for use with students.