Safety+and+Information+Literacy

Nice job! You covered the important information in a very organized way. A question: Is there anything teachers can do to avoid things like spam or spyware?- Arianne I //**think that you did a great job on your paper. I did find out from a co-worker yesterday that the VA dept of Ed is doing more now to help students learn about internet safety. So here are two links for you that might help - Shannon**// 

[|**http://www.doe.virginia.gov/VDOE/Technology/OET/internet-safety-guidelines.shtml**]

[|**http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/05/02/AR2008050203831.html**]  **(this is a great Washington post article)**  Thanks Shannon for including the two links above. yes, this is an important issue. As we just saw on the news. It is important to highlight this topic with examples. How can we as teachers integrate being aware of safety in our classrooms. also, Arianne's comment on spyware. Good work. Shannon, I have a great little video about FauxPaws the Techno Cat on internet safety. I can't embed it because it runs from the site but here's the address: http://www.ikeepsafe.org/assets/videos/?vid=fauxpaw_video [|www.ikeepsafe.org] is a great site for the younger ones. I'm ebedding a video from them on the 3 "keeps" of interent safety. If you don't like it,just delete it. - Lauri :o) = = =Safety and Information Literacy= httWhen teaching about information literacy in the digital age it is imperative that parents and teachers teach students how to stay safe when using technology. Dangers that range from spam and spyware to online predators should be identified and methods to protect yourself should be outlined for students so they can make use of the wealth of information and technology available in a safe manner.  <span style="COLOR: rgb(198,55,246)">[[image:virus%20cartoon.jpg width="254" height="239"    http://www.setupcomplete.com/virus%20cartoon.jpg

Here is an overview of some of the dangers that students could encounter:
<span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial,Helvetica"> [|Spam]<span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial,Helvetica"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial,Helvetica">: Spam is large amounts of messages sent to people who did not choose to receive them. Spam messages can include advertisements for questionable products and services, pornographic images, scams offering to help the receiver “get rich quick” or viruses and Trojan horses. To avoid spam try to not to give out your e-mail address to often. Often companies will sell your information to others. This can result in large amount s of unwanted e-mail.(1) <span style="COLOR: rgb(246,19,19)">Please use APA format

[|Viruses] <span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial,Helvetica">**:** Viruses are pieces of computer code which attach themselves to computer programs. When the program is run the virus becomes embedded in the computer's memory. The virus can then cause damage to software of files on the computer. Trojan horses: Trojan horses appear to be useful software. However, once they are downloaded they can damage your software or files and/or send sensitive information (like usernames and passwords) back to someone else. (2)

[|Spyware] <span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial,Helvetica">**:** Software that tracks your movements on the Internet, collects personal information or targets advertising to you. (2)

[|Cyberharrasment/ cyberstalking] <span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial,Helvetica">**:** <span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial,Helvetica"> When an adult harasses, threatens, humiliates or targets a child or another adult on line. This can occur through e-mails, instant messages, posts on discussion boards, text messages etc. (3)

[|Cyberbullying] <span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial,Helvetica">**:** When minor harasses, threatens, humiliates or targets another child on line. On line predators: Predators may attempt to lure children into dangerous or sexual situations through contacting them on the Internet. This can happen through chat rooms, instant messaging, e-mails, or other communication. (3) <span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial,Helvetica"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial,Helvetica"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial,Helvetica"><span style="COLOR: rgb(255,0,179)"><span style="COLOR: rgb(198,55,246)"> http://www.setupcomplete.com/virus%20cartoon.jpg

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<span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial,Helvetica">In order to avoid these dangers students should follow these guidelines:
<span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial,Helvetica"> <span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial,Helvetica"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial,Helvetica">>Never give out personal information on the Internet >Do not open e-mails, files or attachments from people you do not know >Do not tell your password to anyone except your parents >If anything makes you uncomfortable tell an adult immediately (4)

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<span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial,Helvetica">How parents and teachers can help kids stay safe: <span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial,Helvetica">
<span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial,Helvetica">>Keep the computer in a central location so you can monitor activity >Possibly share an e-mail account with your child so you can monitor communication >Check with your Internet service provider to see if they offer any services that can restrict access to certain sites for your child >Look into software that filters on line content >Teachers--make sure safety is part of your lesson plan. Make sure students are aware of any safety before using new technology. Here are some ideas for integrating internet safety into the classroom: [|Teachersfirst], [|EducationWorld] >Most importantly—talk to your children about safety. Make sure they know they can come to you if they are having problems or feel uncomfortable (5)

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Sources: 1. Mueller, Scott What is spam?. Retrieved June 20, 2008, from Fight Spam on the Internet Web site: http://spam.abuse.net/overview/whatisspam.shtml 2. What is spyware?. Retrieved June 20, 2008, from Windows Live Web site: http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/article/spyware_what.htm 3. What is cyberbullying, exactly?. Retrieved June 20, 2008, from Stop Cyberbullying Web site: http://www.stopcyberbullying.org/what_is_cyberbullying_exactly.html 4. Web rules. Retrieved June 20, 2008, from Canada Safety Council Web site: http://www.safety-council.org/info/child/webrules.html5 <span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial,Helvetica">. 5. Safety mths and tips for web 2.0. Retrieved June 20, 2008, from SafeKids Web site: http://safekids.com/2008/03/18/safety-myths-and-web-20/ Ikeepsafe.org. (20088). The "3 keeps" rules of internet safety. Video. Retrieved June 28, 2008, from http://youtube.com/watch?v=dRmwYzuuY_c