Cybersafety Parent Information Night Welcome Introductions Cybersafety We

Cybersafety Parent Information Night

Welcome Introductions

Cybersafety… • We are living in a rapidly changing technological world.

Cybersafety… • We are living in a rapidly changing technological world. • Our kids are ‘digital natives’. They are comfortable in the world of technology and pick up new technology quickly. The rest of us are ‘digital immigrants. ’

Cybersafety… • We live in digital times. Consider the following:

Cybersafety… • We live in digital times. Consider the following: – More than 2. 9 BILLION Google searches are performed each month.

Cybersafety… • We live in digital times. Consider the following: – More than 2. 9 BILLION Google searches are performed each month. – The number of text messages sent and received each day exceeds the total population of the planet.

Cybersafety… • We live in digital times. Consider the following: – More than 2. 9 BILLION Google searches are performed each month. – The number of text messages sent and received each day exceeds the total population of the planet. – 1 in 8 couples married in the US last year met online.

Cybersafety… • We live in digital times. Consider the following: – More than 2. 9 BILLION Google searches are performed each month. – The number of text messages sent and received each day exceeds the total population of the planet. – 1 in 8 couples married in the US last year met online. – If My. Space were a country, it would be ranked 8 th largest in the world. Over 230, 000 new members sign up EACH DAY.

Cybersafety… • According to research, your kids want you to know:

Cybersafety… • According to research, your kids want you to know: – Technology isn’t all bad and dangerous.

Cybersafety… • According to research, your kids want you to know: – Technology isn’t all bad and dangerous. – It’s a huge part of the social world that they inhabit.

Cybersafety… • According to research, your kids want you to know: – Technology isn’t all bad and dangerous. – It’s a huge part of the social world that they inhabit. – While parents’ biggest concerns online are predators and con artists, kids fear having their access to technology taken away. For many kids, this stops them from discussing issues with their parents.

Cybersafety… • Research tells us that only 1 in 5 children tell a trusted adult when something happens online that makes them feel scared or uncomfortable. The main reason is that they are worried that parents won’t understand / will ban them from using the technology.

Parent concerns… • The Parent Concern ‘Top 5’ are:

Parent concerns… • The Parent Concern ‘Top 5’ are: 1. Pornography

Parent concerns… • The Parent Concern ‘Top 5’ are: 1. Pornography 2. Communicating with strangers

Parent concerns… • The Parent Concern ‘Top 5’ are: 1. Pornography 2. Communicating with strangers 3. Chat rooms

Parent concerns… • The Parent Concern ‘Top 5’ are: 1. 2. 3. 4. Pornography Communicating with strangers Chat rooms Violent entertainment. Games, etc

Parent concerns… • The Parent Concern ‘Top 5’ are: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Pornography Communicating with strangers Chat rooms Violent entertainment. Games, etc Identity theft

Student concerns… • The Student Concern ‘Top 5’ are: 1. Pop up ads

Student concerns… • The Student Concern ‘Top 5’ are: 1. Pop up ads 2. Viruses

Student concerns… • The Student Concern ‘Top 5’ are: 1. Pop up ads 2. Viruses 3. Computer being too slow or difficult

Student concerns… • The Student Concern ‘Top 5’ are: 1. 2. 3. 4. Pop up ads Viruses Computer being too slow or difficult Cyberbullying

Student concerns… • The Student Concern ‘Top 5’ are: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Pop up ads Viruses Computer being too slow or difficult Cyberbullying Pornography

Starting early… • Research show that online bullying begins in Year 2. • Pirating begins in Year 4.

What can you do?

What can you do? • Keep the computer somewhere it can be monitored. Eg: lounge room, dining room.

What can you do? • Keep the computer somewhere it can be monitored. Eg: lounge room, dining room. • Discuss concerns.

What can you do? • Keep the computer somewhere it can be monitored. Eg: lounge room, dining room. • Discuss concerns. • Check the history of your computer to monitor use.

What can you do? • Keep the computer somewhere it can be monitored. Eg: lounge room, dining room. • Discuss concerns. • Check the history of your computer to monitor use. • Perform searches to see what is out there online.

What can you do? • Keep the computer somewhere it can be monitored. Eg: lounge room, dining room. • Discuss concerns. • Check the history of your computer to monitor use. • Perform searches to see what is out there online. • Learn how to do the basics.

What can you do? • Keep the computer somewhere it can be monitored. Eg: lounge room, dining room. • Discuss concerns. • Check the history of your computer to monitor use. • Perform searches to see what is out there online. • Learn how to do the basics. • Install virus protection / firewalls.

What can you do? • Keep the computer somewhere it can be monitored. Eg: lounge room, dining room. • Discuss concerns. • Check the history of your computer to monitor use. • Perform searches to see what is out there online. • Learn how to do the basics. • Install virus protection / firewalls. • Contact your ISP / Police / school if you have concerns.

Further information. • There are many useful websites. These are a few of them: – – www. cybersafeworld. com www. acma. gov. au www. wiredsafety. org www. cyberbullying. org